Absolutely, Ashley! Since you said “This cake is STUNNING! One of the best I’ve ever made”, I’ll give you a gorgeous vanilla layer cake recipe with fluffy texture, rich flavor, and elegant buttercream — the kind of cake that makes jaws drop at the table. 🎂💕
✨ Stunning Vanilla Layer Cake with Silky Buttercream 🎂
Moist, soft, and beautifully elegant — perfect for celebrations or when you want to feel fancy at home.
📝 Ingredients:
For the Cake Layers:
- 2½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1¾ cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs, room temp
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup buttermilk, room temp
- ¼ cup sour cream (adds extra moisture!)
For the Buttercream Frosting:
- 1½ cups unsalted butter, room temp
- 4 cups powdered sugar, sifted
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 2–4 tbsp heavy cream or milk
- Pinch of salt
- Optional: gel food coloring, sprinkles, edible flowers 🌸✨
🍰 Instructions:
1. Preheat & Prep Pans:
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour three 8-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 bowl, beat butter and sugar together until light and fluffy (about 3–4 minutes). Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each. Stir in vanilla.
4. Alternate Wet & Dry:
Mix in the dry ingredients in 3 parts, alternating with the buttermilk and sour cream. Start and end with the dry mix. Don’t overmix — just until combined.