The Ultimate Mother’s Day Cake
A delicious vanilla bean cake, perfect for celebrations like Mother’s Day, offering buttery-soft crumbs and rich flavors.
Ingredients
For the cake
- 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature Contributes to rich and buttery flavor.
- 1.5 cups granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs, room temperature Helps emulsify the batter.
- 2 tsp vanilla bean paste Adds flavor and visual appeal.
- 2.5 cups cake flour For a softer, delicate crumb.
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1 cup whole milk
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 8-inch round cake pans lightly.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the room temperature butter and granulated sugar for about 5 minutes until pale and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in the vanilla bean paste, mixing until evenly distributed.
- Sift the cake flour and baking powder into the batter in three parts, folding gently until just combined.
- Finally, stir in the whole milk until the batter is smooth.
Baking
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Cooling
- Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for about 10 minutes, then turn them out onto a cooling rack to cool completely.
Notes
Store cake in an airtight container for up to three days. For longer storage, wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for up to a week, or freeze slices.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 4gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gSodium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25g
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