Best Vanilla Cake Recipe

Cake Preparation [00:07]

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F.
2. Grease two 8-inch pans with baking spray and line them with parchment rounds.
3. In a bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt. Whisk to combine.
4. In a stand mixer, mix 3/4 cup of softened, unsalted butter until smooth.
5. Add 1 2/3 cups of granulated sugar to the mixer and mix on high speed for 2-3 minutes, scraping the sides down, until light and fluffy.
6. Reduce the mixer to medium speed, add the 3 eggs one at a time, and scrape down the bowl after each addition.
7. Incorporate 1 tbsp of vanilla extract and mix.
8. Add the dry ingredients in 3 batches, alternating with 1 cup of buttermilk. Start and end with the dry ingredients. Mix on low speed.
9. Fold the batter with a spatula to finish incorporating the flour.
10. Pour the batter evenly between the two pans and smooth the top with an offset spatula.
11. Wrap the cake strips around the pans and bake at 350°F for about 30 minutes.

Frosting Preparation [12:30]

1. In a stand mixer, combine 1 1/2 cups of softened butter and 1/4 tsp of salt. Mix on medium speed for 30 seconds.
2. Gradually add 5 cups of sifted powdered sugar and 1/4 cup of heavy cream in batches, mixing on low speed.
3. Once incorporated, increase to high speed and mix for 3 minutes.
4. Reduce to low speed, add 2 tsp of vanilla extract, and mix for an additional minute.

Assembly [16:21]

1. Spread a layer of frosting on the first cake layer.
2. Place the second cake layer on top.
3. Apply a layer of frosting to the outside of the cake and smooth it out with a bench scraper.
4. Using a piping bag, pipe dollops of frosting on top of the cake.
5. Add a sprinkle of sprinkles on top and enjoy.