Description
A moist and fluffy vanilla cake that celebrates love and cherished memories, perfect for Mother’s Day or any special occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons brown butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste
- 2–3 tablespoons milk
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- Cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar in a large mixing bowl for 3-5 minutes until light and fluffy.
- Incorporate the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Mix in the buttermilk and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl.
- Combine the dry ingredients into the wet mixture gradually, mixing just until combined.
- Divide the batter between the prepared pans and smooth the tops with a spatula. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cooling the cakes in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prepare the glaze by whisking together powdered sugar, brown butter, vanilla bean paste, and milk until smooth.
- Glaze the cooled cakes by drizzling the glaze over the top.
Notes
Store leftover cake in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week, or in the freezer for up to three months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: vanilla cake, Mother's Day, dessert, baking, special occasion