Heavenly Vanilla Cake Delight

Ingredients: 

Cake

• - 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 2 ½ tsp baking powder
• ½ tsp salt
• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 4 large eggs, room temperature
• 1 tbsp vanilla extract
• 1 cup whole milk, room temperature

Frosting

• 1 ½ cups unsalted butter, softened
• 6 cups powdered sugar
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• ¼ cup heavy cream

Instructions:

1. Preheat and Prep: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.

2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.

3. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, beat the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.

4. Add Eggs and Vanilla: Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in the vanilla extract.

5. Combine Wet and Dry: Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture in three additions, alternating with the milk, starting and ending with the flour mixture. Beat until just combined.

6. Bake the Cakes: Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then remove the cakes to wire racks to cool completely.

7. Prepare the Frosting: In a large bowl, beat the butter until creamy. Gradually add the powdered sugar, beating until smooth. Beat in the vanilla extract and heavy cream until the frosting is light and fluffy.

8. Assemble the Cake: Place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread a generous layer of frosting on top. Place the second cake layer on top and frost the top and sides of the cake. Decorate as desired.