Description
Delight in this fluffy vanilla Easter cake topped with creamy frosting, making it the perfect centerpiece for your spring celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a bowl, cream together softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- In another bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt; gradually add to the wet mixture alternating with milk until just combined. Stir in vanilla extract.
- Divide batter between prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool completely on wire racks before frosting.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (85g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: - For gluten-free options, substitute all-purpose flour with almond flour. - Add lemon zest or colorful sprinkles for an extra festive touch. - Store the cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to four days.