Description
A tender, lightly sweetened vanilla sponge layered with rich, silky buttercream. Baked to golden perfection, this classic American cake offers a balanced, indulgent treat with a forgiving technique for beginners.
Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
2 cups granulated sugar
4 large eggs, room temperature
1 cup milk (whole or non-dairy)
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans
Sift flour, baking powder, and salt into a bowl
In a separate bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy
Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition
Alternate adding dry ingredients and milk to the butter mixture, beginning and ending with dry ingredients
Mix in vanilla extract
Divide batter evenly between prepared pans
Bake 28-32 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean
Cool layers completely on wire racks
Whip buttercream (instructions not included here) and stack layers with frosting in between
Notes
Sift flour first for even texture
Use room-temperature dairy and eggs for best emulsification
European-style butter enhances flavor
Cooled layers maintain shape better
Storage: Keep in airtight container at room temperature up to 2 days
- Prep Time: 30
- Cook Time: 45
- Category: Trending
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 of cake)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 48g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
