Description
Indulge in the heavenly flavors of this Vanilla Dream Cake, a moist and decadent dessert that will satisfy any sweet tooth. With layers of tender vanilla cake and a hint of sour cream, this cake is perfect for special occasions or everyday treats.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 2½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1¾ cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 tbsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup whole milk (room temperature)
- ½ cup sour cream (room temperature)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans or line with parchment.
- Mix dry ingredients: Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
- Cream butter and sugar: Beat butter and sugar until fluffy.
- Add eggs and vanilla: Beat in eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla.
- Combine wet and dry: Mix milk and sour cream, then alternate adding dry and wet ingredients to the batter.
- Bake: Divide batter, bake for 28–32 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool and frost: Cool in pans, then frost after completely cooled.
Notes
- Enhance flavor with 1 tsp almond extract.
- Pair with vanilla buttercream or whipped cream frosting.
- To make ahead, freeze unfrosted cake layers for up to 1 month.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 51g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
