Description

This delightful vanilla cake is all about layers of flavor and fluffy texture, combining butter, egg whites, and buttermilk for a moist, delicious treat that’s simple to make and perfect for celebrations or your everyday dessert needs.

Ingredients

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3 1/2 cups All-purpose flour
2 tsp Baking powder
1/4 tsp Baking soda
1 tsp Salt
3 TBSP Dry milk powder
1/2 cup Unsalted butter (room temperature)
1/2 cup Oil (canola or vegetable)
1 3/4 cup White granulated sugar
1 TBSP Vanilla bean paste
5 Egg whites (room temperature)
3/4 cup Sour cream (room temperature or greek yogurt)
1 cup Buttermilk (room temperature)
2 cups Unsalted butter (room temperature)
8 oz Cream cheese (room temperature)
4 cups Powdered sugar (sifted)
1 TBSP Vanilla bean paste

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350℉ and prepare three 8-inch cake pans with cooking spray and parchment circles.
Sift together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and dry milk powder in a medium bowl.
In a large mixing bowl, combine unsalted butter, oil, and sugar. Beat on high speed for 2 minutes until fluffy and light in color.
Add egg whites, vanilla bean paste, and sour cream to the mixture, mixing on medium speed for 1 minute.
Incorporate the dry ingredients and buttermilk, mixing on low speed until just combined, then scrape the bowl to ensure even mixing.
Evenly divide the batter into the prepared pans and bake for 25-28 minutes, checking with a toothpick for doneness.
Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.
For the frosting, sift the powdered sugar in a large bowl and set aside.
Beat the unsalted butter on high speed for 2 minutes, then add cream cheese and mix for another minute.
Gradually incorporate the powdered sugar on low speed, and once combined, add vanilla bean paste and mix until creamy.
Trim the domes from the cooled cakes using a serrated knife, then layer the frosting between the cakes, repeating for each layer and frosting the outer layer before chilling to set the crumb coat.

Notes

Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for the best texture.
Use high-quality vanilla bean paste for an enhanced flavor.
The cake can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 480
Sugar: 38g
Sodium: 280mg
Fat: 23g
Saturated Fat: 10g
Unsaturated Fat: 10g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 61g
Fiber: 0g
Protein: 4g
Cholesterol: 60mg