Here’s a delightful recipe for a homemade Butter Vanilla Cream Cake:
Ingredients:
For the Cake:
– 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
– 2 cups granulated sugar
– 4 large eggs
– 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
– 3 cups all-purpose flour
– 1 tablespoon baking powder
– 1/2 teaspoon salt
– 1 cup whole milk
For the Vanilla Cream Frosting:
– 1 and 1/2 cups unsalted butter, softened
– 4 cups powdered sugar
– 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
– 2-3 tablespoons whole milk
Instructions:
For the Cake:
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
2. In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together using an electric mixer until light and fluffy.
3. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the whole milk. Start and end with the flour mixture, mixing until just combined after each addition.
6. Divide the cake batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.
7. Bake in the preheated oven for about 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cakes comes out clean.
8. Remove the cakes from the oven and let them cool in the pans for about 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
For the Vanilla Cream Frosting:
1. In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter with an electric mixer until creamy.
2. Gradually add the powdered sugar, one cup at a time, mixing well after each addition.
3. Stir in the vanilla extract.
4. Add the whole milk, one tablespoon at a time, until the frosting reaches your desired consistency. Beat until the frosting is smooth and fluffy.
Assembling the Cake:
1. Once the cakes are completely cooled, place one cake layer on a serving plate or cake stand.
2. Spread a generous amount of the vanilla cream frosting over the top of the first cake layer.
3. Carefully place the second cake layer on top.
4. Frost the top and sides of the cake with the remaining vanilla cream frosting.
5. For added decoration, you can use a piping bag and a star tip to pipe decorative swirls around the top edge of the cake.
6. Slice and enjoy your delicious homemade Butter Vanilla Cream Cake!
This cake is perfect for celebrations or special occasions, and it’s sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it!