Irresistible Homemade Vanilla Bean Cake Recipe
A moist and rich homemade vanilla bean cake with deep, authentic vanilla flavor. Perfect for birthdays, holidays, and special events! 🎂✨
Equipment
- Stand mixer with paddle attachment
Ingredients
- 3 cups 375g all-purpose flour
- 2 ½ teaspoons 10g baking powder
- 1 teaspoon 6g baking soda
- ½ teaspoon coarse kosher salt
- 2 sticks 226g unsalted butter
- 1 ½ cups 300g granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- ½ tablespoon 12g vanilla bean paste
- 1 cup 240ml buttermilk
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line three 8-inch cake pans.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream butter and sugar until pale and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each.
- Stir in vanilla bean paste.
- Alternate adding dry ingredients and buttermilk, starting and ending with dry.
- Divide batter evenly between pans and bake for 33-35 minutes.
- Cool cakes for 20 minutes before removing from pans.
Notes
- Use room temperature ingredients for a better texture.
- Don’t overmix the batter to keep the cake light and fluffy.
- Store at room temperature for 3 days, refrigerate for 5 days, or freeze for 3 months.
- Pair with vanilla bean frosting or whipped cream for the best taste.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 5gFat: 18g
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