Description
Fluffy Moist Homemade Vanilla Cake is perfectly soft, buttery, and rich in vanilla flavor. With buttermilk, sour cream, and oil, this cake stays incredibly moist and tender for days.
Ingredients
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
2 cups granulated sugar
4 large eggs, room temperature
1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
1 vanilla bean, seeds scraped (optional)
1 cup buttermilk, room temperature
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup sour cream
Vanilla Buttercream:
1 1/2 cups unsalted butter, softened
5–6 cups powdered sugar
1/4 cup heavy cream
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line cake pans with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. In a stand mixer, beat butter and sugar for 3–4 minutes until pale and fluffy.
4. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each. Blend in vanilla extract and vanilla bean seeds.
5. In a measuring cup, combine buttermilk and oil.
6. Alternate adding the dry ingredients and buttermilk mixture to the butter base, starting and ending with flour.
7. Fold in sour cream until smooth and silky.
8. Divide batter evenly between pans and bake 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
9. Cool in pans for 10 minutes, then remove and cool completely before frosting.
10. For the frosting, beat butter until creamy. Add powdered sugar gradually, then vanilla, cream, and salt. Whip until light and fluffy.
11. Frost cooled cakes and serve at room temperature.
Notes
Always use room-temperature ingredients for best results. Avoid overmixing once the flour is added. Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 5 days, or freeze unfrosted layers for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 34g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg