How To Make French Vanilla Cake with French Vanilla Buttercream Frosting
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Serves:
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened (for the frosting)
- 2 cups powdered sugar (for the frosting)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (for the frosting)
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
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In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
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In a separate large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
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Beat in the eggs, one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
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Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk. Start and end with the dry ingredients.
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Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
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Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool completely before frosting.
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To make the frosting, cream the softened butter until smooth. Gradually add the powdered sugar, mixing well after each addition.
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Stir in the vanilla extract until the frosting is creamy and smooth.
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Once the cake has cooled, frost the top and sides with the French Vanilla Buttercream Frosting.
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Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition
- Calories : 500kcal
- Total Fat : 24g
- Saturated Fat : 15g
- Cholesterol : 115mg
- Sodium : 200mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 70g
- Dietary Fiber : 1g
- Sugar : 50g
- Protein : 4g
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