Vanilla Cake
A classic vanilla cake that's moist, fluffy, and perfect for any celebration.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 4 cups cake flour ((480 g))
- 2 teaspoons baking powder ((10 ml))
- 1 teaspoon baking soda ((5 ml))
- 1 teaspoon salt ((5 ml))
Wet Ingredients
- 170 g coconut oil (room temperature)
- 170 g butter (room temperature (1.5 sticks))
- 2.5 cups granulated sugar ((500 g))
- 8 egg whites egg whites
- 2 tablespoons vanilla bean paste
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon imitation vanilla extract ((optional))
- 1 teaspoon almond extract ((optional))
- 2 cups buttermilk ((480 ml))
- 226 g butter (2 sticks (226 g or 1 cup))
- 226 g cream cheese ((8 ounces))
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon almond extract ((optional))
- 2 tablespoons vanilla bean paste or vanilla
- 6-8 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease three 8" pans and line with parchment.
- Mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- Cream butter, coconut oil, and sugar until light, about 5 minutes. Add egg whites and whip 1-2 minutes. Mix in extracts.
- Alternate adding dry mixture and buttermilk, starting and ending with dry. Divide batter into pans.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
Notes
Ensure ingredients are at room temperature for best results.