Description

This vanilla cake will delight your taste buds with its irresistible flavor and fluffy texture. It’s made with simple ingredients like butter, sugar, and egg whites, making it a perfect treat for any occasion. Whether you’re celebrating a birthday or just treating yourself, this homemade cake is an instant classic.

Ingredients

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2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 cup dry milk powder
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 cups granulated sugar
6 large egg whites
1 tbsp vanilla bean paste
1 cup sour cream
1/2 cup buttermilk
2 cups powdered sugar
8 oz cream cheese, softened

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Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350℉ and prepare three 8-inch cake pans by spraying them with baking nonstick spray and lining the bottoms with parchment paper circles, then spray again and set aside.
Sift the flour into a medium bowl and combine it with baking powder, baking soda, salt, and dry milk powder.
In a large bowl, use a mixer to beat the butter, oil, and sugar at high speed for 2 minutes until fluffy and white in color.
Mix in the egg whites, vanilla bean paste, and sour cream on medium speed for 1 minute.
Slowly add the dry ingredients and buttermilk, mixing on low until just combined. Use a rubber spatula to scrape the bowl to ensure everything is well mixed.
Evenly distribute the cake batter among the three prepared cake pans and bake for 25-28 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring them to a cooling rack to cool completely before decorating.
For frosting, sift the powdered sugar into a large bowl and set it aside.
Using a mixer, beat the butter at high speed for 2 minutes. Scrape the bowl, add cream cheese, and beat for an additional minute at high speed.
Mix in half of the powdered sugar on low speed until just combined, then add the rest of the powdered sugar and mix on low. Finally, stir in the vanilla bean paste and mix until creamy.
Cut off the domes of the cake layers with a serrated knife, then frost the first layer with 1 cup of frosting. Repeat with the second layer, then place the last layer bottom side up.
Apply a light layer of frosting over the entire cake, freeze for 15 minutes to set the crumb coat layer, and then frost and decorate to your liking.

Notes

Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for better mixing.
You can use buttermilk substitutes like milk mixed with vinegar for a similar taste.
For added flavor, consider adding chocolate chips or fruit between the layers.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 250
Sugar: 20g
Sodium: 150mg
Fat: 12g
Saturated Fat: 7g
Unsaturated Fat: 3g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 34g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 3g
Cholesterol: 40mg