Vanilla frosting layered cake is a simple layer cake with vanilla frosting, a treat for kids and elders alike. This easy all-purpose yellow cake takes just a bit longer to make than one from a packaged mix, but it’s worth it. This cake is perfect for birthdays and any celebrations. It is easy to make and keeps well, a perfect treat for any day.
Ingredients
For Cake
- 1 stick unsalted butter, softened, plus more for cake pans and parchment
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon fine salt
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
For Frosting
- 1 stick unsalted butter, softened
- 4 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
- 5 cups confectioner’s sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon fine salt
- 1/4 cup whole milk
- 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Vanilla Frosting Layered Cake
Method
For the cake
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter two 8 X 4 X 2 ½ inch loaf cake pans and line bottoms with parchment; butter parchment as well.
- Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Beat together butter and granulated sugar with a mixer on medium speed until combined.
- Add eggs and beat well, scraping down sides of bowl as necessary.
- Reduce speed to low and gradually add flour mixture, beating until combined. Add milk and vanilla and beat until just combined.
- Divide batter between pans; smooth tops with an offset spatula.
- Bake for approximately 35 minutes until golden and a toothpick inserted into centre comes out clean.
- Let cakes cool in pans on wire racks for 15 minutes. Turn out cakes onto racks to cool completely.
For the frosting
- Beat together butter and cream cheese with a mixer on medium-high speed until pale and creamy for about 1 minute.
- Reduce speed to medium. Add confectioner’s sugar, 1 cup at a time and beating well after each addition.
- Add salt, milk, and vanilla and beat until fluffy for about 3 minutes. If not using immediately, cover surface of frosting with plastic wrap. Frosting can be refrigerated in an airtight container up to 1 week. Before using, bring to room temperature, then beat on low speed until smooth.
- Place 1 cake layer on a cake plate and spread 1 cup frosting on top. Place remaining cake layer on top. Spread top and sides of cake with remaining frosting, swirling to coat in a decorative fashion. (If frosting becomes too soft, refrigerate to firm up.) Cake can be covered with a cake dome and refrigerated overnight. Bring cake to room temperature before serving.