Description
Experience the joy of baking with this 3-Layer Fluffy White Cake, a timeless dessert that promises to elevate any occasion. With its light, airy texture and sweet vanilla flavor, this cake is perfect for celebrations or simple weekday treats. Each fluffy layer is generously frosted with creamy buttercream, making it not only a delicious indulgence but also a stunning centerpiece for your gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease three round cake pans.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour and baking powder. In another bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition; then add vanilla.
- Gradually mix in dry ingredients alternating with milk until just combined.
- Pour batter evenly into prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
- For frosting, beat softened butter until smooth, gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla, adjusting milk for spreading consistency.
- Assemble layers with frosting in between and cover the entire cake with frosting.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 70mg