Description
Capture the essence of love and celebration with this delightful simple wedding cake. Fluffy layers of moist vanilla cake, paired with a velvety frosting, create an unforgettable experience for any occasion. Easy to prepare and customizable, this cake will bring smiles to all your guests as they indulge in its sweet flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cake flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 4 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 cup whole milk (or buttermilk)
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- Frosting of choice (buttercream or cream cheese)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line two 8-inch round cake pans with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream the butter until fluffy. Gradually add sugar, beating for about three minutes.
- Add eggs one at a time and mix in vanilla extract until smooth.
- Alternately add the dry ingredients and milk into the butter mixture, beginning and ending with dry ingredients; mix gently until just combined.
- Divide batter evenly between prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool in pans before transferring to wire racks.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (85g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Feel free to substitute vanilla extract with almond or lemon zest for unique flavors. Add fruit purees or chocolate chips for an extra surprise in each bite.