Buttermilk Layer Cake Recipe

Name: Buttermilk Layer Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Vegetable oil for greasing pans; 2 ⅓ cups cake flour; 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 3 large eggs; 1 teaspoon vanilla; 6 ounces butter; 1 ⅓ cups sugar; 1 cup buttermilk; Chocolate Satin Frosting (see recipe)

Servings: persons

Vegetable oil for greasing pans
2 ⅓ cups cake flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
6 ounces butter
1 ⅓ cups sugar
1 cup buttermilk
Chocolate Satin Frosting (see recipe)

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2
Grease two 9-inch cake pans and set aside.
3
Sift together the cake flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; set aside.
4
In a small bowl, whisk together the eggs and vanilla.
5
Using a mixer on medium speed, beat the butter until creamy.
6
Over the course of 3 minutes, beat in the sugar.
7
Over 2 minutes, add the egg mixture.
8
Reduce the speed to low and alternate adding the flour and buttermilk in three parts, scraping the bowl.
9
Divide the batter between the pans and smooth the tops.
10
Bake until light golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 25 to 30 minutes.
11
Cool for 10 minutes, then unmold onto a rack to cool completely before frosting.
12
To frost cake, place 1 layer on a cake plate, rounded side down, trimming if necessary so it lies flat.
13
Spread with a third of the frosting, top with the second layer and frost the remainder of the cake.

1337

kcal

Calories

Fat

123

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Vegetable oil for greasing pans, 2 ⅓ cups cake flour, 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, and more.

Yes, Buttermilk Layer Cake 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.

Buttermilk Layer Cake

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