A dream of delicate crumb and creamy luxury—this Moist Vanilla Cake with Buttercream Frosting is the very definition of classic baking done right. With a tender, melt-in-your-mouth texture and a velvety vanilla-forward frosting, this cake is perfect for birthdays, celebrations, or any time you want to impress with something simple yet spectacular.
Ingredients
For the Cake:
- 2½ cups (300g) all-purpose flour
- 2½ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup (170g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1¾ cups (350g) granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs, at room temperature
- 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract (or seeds from 1 vanilla bean)
- 1 cup (240ml) whole milk or buttermilk
For the Vanilla Buttercream Frosting:
- 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups (480g) powdered sugar, sifted
- 2–3 tablespoons heavy cream or milk
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
