Description
Soft, fluffy, and beautifully moist, this vanilla cake is a pure classic comfort with clouds of creamy frosting in every sweet bite.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line two 8-inch round cake pans.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 3–4 minutes. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each, then blend in the vanilla.
- Prepare Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt. In a small bowl, stir together milk and sour cream.
- Combine Ingredients: Alternate adding the dry ingredients and milk mixture to the batter, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix just until smooth.
- Bake: Divide batter evenly between pans and bake for 25–30 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool completely before frosting.
- Make Buttercream: For the buttercream, beat butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, then vanilla and cream. Beat until light and fluffy, adjusting cream for a smooth, spreadable texture.
- Frost Cake: Frost between layers and over the cake with generous swirls.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25–30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450 kcal
