Description
Indulge in the velvety goodness of this Fantastic Vanilla Velvet Cake with Creamy Frosting. A moist and flavorful vanilla cake topped with a luscious buttercream frosting, perfect for any celebration or sweet craving.
Ingredients
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For the Cake:
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup whole milk (room temperature)
- 1/2 cup sour cream
For the Frosting:
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream or milk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: Beat butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then vanilla.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Mix milk and sour cream. Alternate adding dry and wet mixtures to batter.
- Bake: Divide batter, bake for 28–32 mins, then cool.
- Make Frosting: Beat butter, add sugar gradually, then cream, vanilla, and salt.
- Decorate: Frost cooled cakes and decorate as desired.
Notes
- Ingredients should be at room temperature for best results.
- Add raspberry jam between layers for a fruity variation.
- Store leftovers covered at room temperature for 2 days or refrigerated for up to 5 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 510
- Sugar: 45g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 64g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
