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Very Vanilla Cake
This Very Vanilla Cake is bursting with sweet vanilla flavor! Top with fresh fruit, sprinkles or white chocolate curls for a beautiful finish! Can be made dairy-free too!
Course
Dessert
Cuisine
American
Keyword
cake, cake recipe, vanilla cake, vanilla cake recipe
Prep Time
15
minutes
minutes
Cook Time
25
minutes
minutes
Total Time
40
minutes
minutes
Servings
16
servings
Calories
687
kcal
Author
Trish - Mom On Timeout
Ingredients
Very Vanilla Cake
3/4
cup
unsalted butter
room temperature OR butter flavored shortening OR vegan butter
1 3/4
cup
granulated sugar
2
tsp
vanilla extract OR v
anilla bean paste
5
egg whites
room temperature
2 3/4
cup
cake flour
or 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1
tsp
baking powder
1/2
tsp
salt
3/4
cup
Almond Breeze Unsweetened Vanilla Almondmilk
Very Vanilla Frosting
2
cups
softened salted butter OR butter flavored shortening
8
cups
powdered sugar
1
tbsp
vanilla extract
4
tbsp
Almond Breeze Unsweetened Vanilla Almondmilk
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350F. Grease the sides and bottom of two
8-inch round cake pans
. Line the bottom with parchment paper. Set aside.
In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 4 minutes.
Mix in vanilla extract (or vanilla bean paste) until combined.
Add 3 egg whites and beat on medium speed until thoroughly combined, about 30 seconds.
Add in remaining 2 egg whites and beat for another 30 seconds or until combined.
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
Add half of the flour mixture to the wet mixturel and mix until combined, scraping down sides of the bowl as necessary.
Add almondmilk and mix until combined.
Add remaining flour mixture and mix until combined, scraping down sides of the bowl as necessary.
Divide the batter evenly between pans.
Bake for 25-30 minutes or an until an inserted toothpick comes out clean.
Cool cakes in pans for 7 to 8 minutes before removing from the pans and placing on a cooling rack. Let cool completely.
Very Vanilla Frosting
Beat butter in a large bowl on medium speed until smooth and creamy. Gradually add 6 cups of powdered sugar, mixing until smooth.
Add vanilla extract and milk and continuing mixing until smooth.
Add remaining powdered sugar and beat until smooth.
Add additional almondmilk or powdered sugar to achieve your desired consistency.
Place one cake on a serving plate and spread some frosting on top.
Top with remaining cake.
Frost the top and sides of the cake. Decorate as desired.
Enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories:
687
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
98
g
|
Protein:
4
g
|
Fat:
32
g
|
Saturated Fat:
20
g
|
Cholesterol:
84
mg
|
Sodium:
315
mg
|
Potassium:
122
mg
|
Fiber:
1
g
|
Sugar:
81
g
|
Vitamin A:
975
IU
|
Calcium:
64
mg
|
Iron:
1
mg