Vanilla Cake

This Vanilla Cake features a fluffy texture and rich flavor, perfect for any celebration.

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Prep Time 30

Cook Time 40

Total Time 1 10

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Servings slices

Calories 400 kcal

Equipment

Stand Mixer
Cake Pans
mixing bowls
hand mixer

Ingredients

4 cups cake flour 480 g
2 teaspoons baking powder 10 ml
1 teaspoon baking soda 5 ml
1 teaspoon salt 5 ml
170 g coconut oil room temperature
170 g butter room temperature, 1.5 sticks
2.5 cups granulated sugar 500 g
8 unit egg whites
2 tablespoons vanilla bean paste
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon imitation vanilla extract optional adds nostalgic box cake flavor
1 teaspoon almond extract optional adds almond flavor if you don't enjoy this, leave it out
2 cups buttermilk 480 ml

Cream Cheese Icing

2 sticks butter 226 g or 1 cup
1 stick cream cheese 226 g or 8 ounces
0.5 teaspoon salt
0.5 teaspoon almond extract optional
2 tablespoons vanilla bean paste or 1 teaspoon vanilla
6-8 cups powdered sugar

Instructions

Cake Preparation

Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease three 8” cake pans and line with parchment
In a medium bowl, mix together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside
In the base of a stand mixer or in a bowl with a hand mixer, cream together the butter, coconut oil, and sugar until pale, light and fluffy. This will take about 5 minutes on medium high speed. Scrape down the bowl halfway through
With the mixer still running, slowly pour in the egg white and whip for 1-2 minutes until well combined
Add in the extracts and mix until well combined
Reduce the mixer speed to low and then add ⅓ of the flour mixture until just combined then add ½ of the buttermilk and repeat the remaining flour and buttermilk, alternating. You should start and end with the dry
Divide the batter evenly into 3 and place it evenly into the 3 prepared cake pans
Bake for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean

Icing Preparation

In the base of a kitchen aid or large bowl with a hand mixer, add softened butter and cream cheese
On medium high speed, beat the cream cheese and butter until fluffy (around 2 minutes)
Add salt, almond extract, and vanilla. Whip until combined
On low speed, add the powdered sugar 1 cup at a time
Once all the sugar has been added, turn up the mixture and whip on medium high until light and fluffy (around 2 minutes)
Spread icing over the cooled cake in an even layer

Notes

This recipe was adapted from Bravetart. You can buy her wonderful cookbook here

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 52gProtein: 3gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 35gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Keyword baking, cake recipe, Cream Cheese Icing, dessert, vanilla, Vanilla Cake

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