Best French Vanilla Cake Recipe Recipe

Name: Best French Vanilla Cake Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup butter; 2 cups white sugar; 4 eggs room temperature; 2 3/4 cups flour; 2 1/4 teaspoons baking powder; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 1 cup milk; 2 tablespoons pure vanilla extract; frosting; 1 cup softened butter; 8 cups powdered sugar depending on how sweet you want it; 1/2 cup evaporated milk; 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract

Servings: persons

1 cup butter
2 cups white sugar
4 eggs room temperature
2 3/4 cups flour
2 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup milk
2 tablespoons pure vanilla extract
frosting
1 cup softened butter
8 cups powdered sugar depending on how sweet you want it
1/2 cup evaporated milk
1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract

1
PREHEAT oven to 350 degrees. Butter three 9 inch cake pans and dust the inside with flour and tap out excess. Line the bottom of the pans with wax or parchment paper. Put the cake pans on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or a silicone mat for easy clean up.
2
Sift the flour, baking powder, and salt together; set aside.
3
Beat the butter for 3 minutes until light and fluffy. Add the sugar and beat another 3 minutes. Add the eggs, one at a time, and beat thoroughly after each addition.
4
Start adding the flour mixture one cup at a time, and alternate with the milk; ending with the flour mixture. Add the vanilla, mix well and pour into prepared cake pans.
5
Bake for 25-30 minutes or when a knife inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean. Transfer to a rack and cool for 5 minutes, then run a knife around the sides of the cakes, unmold them and peel off the paper liners. Invert and cool to room temperature, right side up. (These cooled cakes may be wrapped airtight and stored at room temperature overnight or frozen for up to two months.)
6
FROSTING
7
Place the softened butter in a mixing bowl and beat with 1/2 of the powdered sugar. Add the vanilla and milk and mix well. Add another cup of powdered sugar 1 cup at a time until you reach the desired consistency to spread; you may not need all of the sugar specified. Beat until light and fluffy; spread on the cooled cake.

2664

kcal

Calories

106

Fat

412

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup butter, 2 cups white sugar, 4 eggs room temperature, 2 3/4 cups flour, and more.

Yes, Best French Vanilla Cake Recipe falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Best French Vanilla Cake Recipe

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