Description
This vanilla cake offers an irresistible flavor profile with simple preparation. Made from butter, sugar, and a touch of vanilla bean paste, it’s perfect for any celebration.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup dry milk powder
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 6 egg whites
- 1 tablespoon vanilla bean paste
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350℉ and prepare three 8-inch cake pans with nonstick spray and parchment paper.
- Sift flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and dry milk powder in a medium bowl.
- In a large bowl, beat softened butter, oil, and sugar on high speed until fluffy and white for 2 minutes.
- Add egg whites, vanilla bean paste, and sour cream. Mix on medium for 1 minute to aerate the mixture.
- Incorporate dry ingredients and buttermilk on low speed until just combined. Use a rubber spatula to scrape the bowl and ensure thorough mixing.
- Evenly distribute the batter into the prepared pans. Bake for 25-28 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Allow the cakes to cool in their pans for 10 minutes before transferring them to a cooling rack.
- For the frosting, sift powdered sugar in a large bowl and set aside.
- Beat softened butter in a mixing bowl on high for 2 minutes. Scrape the bowl and add cream cheese. Beat for 1 minute.
- Mix in half of the powdered sugar on low speed until combined. Add the rest of the sugar and mix again on low. Incorporate vanilla bean paste and blend until creamy.
- Trim the domes from each cooled cake layer with a serrated knife.
- Frost the first layer with 1 cup of frosting, add the second layer and repeat. Place the third layer upside down and frost with a crumb coat. Freeze for 15 minutes to set before decorating.
Notes
Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for better mixing.
For a richer vanilla flavor, consider using actual vanilla beans instead of paste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 27g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg