Vanilla Butter Cake and Swiss Buttercream Recipe

Name: Vanilla Butter Cake and Swiss Buttercream
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 cup unsalted butter, room temperature; 1 1/4 cups sugar; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon vanilla paste; 8 egg yolks, room temperature; 3 teaspoons baking flour; 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour; 3/4 cup milk; Swiss Buttercream, recipe follows; 24 egg whites; 6 cups sugar; 2 tablespoons vanilla bean paste; ¼ cups butter

Servings: persons

3/4 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
1 1/4 cups sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla paste
8 egg yolks, room temperature
3 teaspoons baking flour
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup milk
Swiss Buttercream, recipe follows
24 egg whites
6 cups sugar
2 tablespoons vanilla bean paste
¼ cups butter

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2
In the bowl of a stand mixer, beat the butter, sugar, salt, and vanilla paste until creamed.
3
Add room temperature yolks and combine well.
4
Combine the baking flour and all-purpose flour.
5
Beat in half the flour and half the milk then add remaining milk and flour and combine well.
6
Then transfer batter to parchment lined sheet pan or 13-inch round cake pan.
7
Bake about 45 minutes to 1 hour, or until a toothpick inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean.
8
Assemble cake using the Swiss Buttercream.
9
Swiss Butter Cream:
10
Whisk whites and sugar over a double boiler until 140 degrees F. Transfer egg mixture to mixer with whisk and whip on high until room temperature.
11
Add vanilla and butter then whip until fluffy.

3157

kcal

Calories

128

Fat

406

Carbs

110

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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: 3/4 cup unsalted butter, room temperature, 1 1/4 cups sugar, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon vanilla paste, and more.

Yes, Vanilla Butter Cake and Swiss Buttercream 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.

Vanilla Butter Cake and Swiss Buttercream

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