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Moist Vanilla Buttermilk Cake

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This Moist Vanilla Buttermilk Cake is rich, fluffy, and packed with classic vanilla flavor. The buttermilk keeps the cake extra soft and tender, making it perfect for birthdays, celebrations, or an everyday dessert. Pair it with your favorite frosting for an irresistible homemade treat!

Ingredients

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For the Cake:

  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 ½ tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 tbsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup buttermilk, room temperature

For the Frosting (Optional):

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2–3 tbsp heavy cream or milk

Instructions

1. Preheat & Prepare Pans:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans or line with parchment paper.

2. Mix Dry Ingredients:

  • In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

3. Cream Butter & Sugar:

  • In a large mixing bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy (about 3 minutes).

4. Add Eggs & Vanilla:

  • Beat in eggs one at a time, mixing well after each.
  • Stir in vanilla extract.

5. Alternate Adding Buttermilk & Dry Ingredients:

  • Add half of the flour mixture, mix, then add half of the buttermilk.
  • Repeat with remaining flour and buttermilk, mixing just until combined (don’t overmix).

6. Bake the Cake:

  • Divide batter evenly between pans.
  • Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • Let cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

7. Make the Frosting (Optional):

  • Beat butter until creamy, then gradually mix in powdered sugar.
  • Stir in vanilla extract and heavy cream until smooth and fluffy.

8. Assemble & Serve:

  • Spread frosting between cake layers and over the top.
  • Slice, serve, and enjoy!

Notes

✔ Extra Moist Cake Tip: Add 1 tbsp vegetable oil to the batter.
✔ No Buttermilk? Use 1 cup milk + 1 tbsp vinegar or lemon juice, let sit for 5 minutes.
✔ Storage: Store at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate for up to 5 days.

Find it online: https://ukfinda.com/moist-vanilla-buttermilk-cake/