Fluffy Vanilla Cake
This super moist vanilla cake is rich, tender, and full of real vanilla flavor in every bite. Its soft crumb and balanced sweetness make it satisfying without being heavy, creating a cake that feels both classic and special. Easy to make and dependable, it’s a versatile recipe you can enjoy on its own or use as the base for countless variations.
Ingredients
Cake
3 1/4 cups Flour
1/4 teaspoon Baking Soda
2 3/4 teaspoon Baking Powder
1 1/2 cups Butter
1 3/4 cups Sugar
4 Egg Whites
1 tablespoon Vanilla
1 1/2 cups Milk
Frosting
1 1/2 cups Butter
1 1/2 cups Shortening
12 cups Icing Sugar
1 tablespoon Vanilla
2 teaspoons Butter Extract
Instructions
Cake
Combine the first 3 ingredients and set aside.
Cream the butter and sugar at medium speed about 2 minutes, until light and fluffy.
Add egg whites and vanilla, beat at medium for about 1 minute.
Make 3 additions of the dry and 2 of the milk to the wet, and beat on medium.
Parchment paper bottoms and pan spray to prepare pans. Divide the batter into 2 - 9 inch or 3 – 8 inch (1 - 9 by 13)
Bake at 350F for 30 - 40 minutes (45 – 55 minutes).
Cool for 3-5 minutes and then remove from pans.
Frosting
Cream butter and shortening.
Mix in 6 cups sugar until smooth.
Add extracts, + 4 tbsp milk.
Add remaining sugar.
Add milk as needed. 6-7 tablespoons Milk or Water