Light fluffy vanilla cake (Printable)

Light and fluffy vanilla cake ideal for sharing at gatherings and celebrations.

# What You Need:

01 - 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour

02 - 2 teaspoons baking powder

03 - ½ teaspoon baking soda

04 - ½ teaspoon salt

05 - 1 cup unsalted butter, softened

06 - 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar

07 - 4 large eggs, room temperature

08 - 1 tablespoon vanilla extract

09 - 1 cup buttermilk, room temperature

10 - 4 cups powdered sugar

11 - ½ cup unsalted butter, softened

12 - 2-3 tablespoons milk

13 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

14 - Pinch of salt

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour a 9x13-inch baking pan.

02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.

03 - In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.

04 - Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.

05 - Alternately add dry ingredients and buttermilk to the butter mixture, beginning and ending with dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.

06 - Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake for 28-32 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

07 - Let cake cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.

08 - Beat together powdered sugar and butter until well combined. Add vanilla and milk, one tablespoon at a time, until smooth and spreadable.

09 - Spread frosting evenly over the cooled cake. Slice and serve.

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This cake stays incredibly moist for days, making it perfect for make-ahead gatherings
The buttermilk creates a tender crumb that melts in your mouth, never dry or dense

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Room temperature ingredients are non-negotiable for proper texture. Cold eggs can cause your batter to curdle.
Overmixing after adding flour creates tough cake. Stop as soon as you see no dry streaks.

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