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Name: Classic Vanilla Dream Cake

Summary: A light and fluffy vanilla layer cake that's perfect for birthdays, celebrations, or weekend baking. This American classic offers a timeless flavor with a moist crumb and a buttery finish.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 12
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 430
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Ingredients:
  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter room temperature
  • 1 ¾ cups sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 tbsp pure vanilla extract
  • 1 cup whole milk

Equipment

  • Equipment:
  • 2 × 9-inch round cake pans
  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric Mixer
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Whisk
  • Rubber Spatula
  • Wire cooling rack
  • Oven

Method
 

  1. Instructions:
  2. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch cake pans.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
  4. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  5. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in vanilla extract.
  6. Alternately add flour mixture and milk to the creamed mixture, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
  7. Divide batter evenly between prepared pans and smooth the tops.
  8. Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  9. Cool in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
  10. Frost and decorate as desired.

Notes

Notes:
For best results, use room-temperature ingredients. Cake layers can be made a day ahead and stored in the fridge, wrapped tightly in plastic.