Do you want to try your hand at replicating a cake fit for a Cake Boss? Don’t worry, it’s not too difficult! We’ve got a delicious vanilla cake recipe from none other than the legendary Cake Boss himself. With a few simple ingredients and a few easy steps, this amazing cake will be sure to impress!
1. Get Ready for a Delicious
Delicious cakes often come to mind when thinking about dessert, and with a recipe from the Cake Boss himself, it’s guaranteed to be one of the best. The following vanilla cake recipe is sure to tantalize your taste buds and amaze your guests.
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 sticks of unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
Start by preheating your oven to 350 degrees and preparing two 9-inch round cake pans with cooking spray and parchment paper.
In a medium bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt. In a large mixing bowl, combine the butter and sugar, and cream until light and fluffy. At low speed, add the flour mixture and mix until just incorporated. Divide the batter evenly between the two pans and bake for 25 minutes or until the tops are golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Frosting:
- 1/2 cup salted butter, at room temperature
- 3 cups confectioners sugar
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 3 tablespoons heavy cream
To make the frosting, beat the butter in a medium bowl until fluffy. Add the confectioner’s sugar, one cup at a time, and continue to mix until full incorporated. Add the vanilla extract and heavy cream. Continue to beat for 3 minutes or until light and fluffy. Spread the frosting over the cooled cakes and enjoy!
2. Gather the Ingredients
Alright, now that you have the utensils ready, it’s time to start gathering the ingredients for our delicious vanilla cake! You’ll need the following:
- 3 cups of AP all-purpose flour + 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup of softened butter
- 1/2 cup of vegetable shortening
- 2 and 1/4 cups of granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs, at room temperature
- 1 cup of Whole Milk
- 3 and 1/2 tsp of vanilla extract + 1/2 tsp of pure extract
Measure the flour, baking soda, and salt into a large bowl, and mix evenly with a spoon. In a separate bowl, cream together the butter and shortening until it is fluffy and light. Add the sugar to the butter and shortening mixture, slowly while beating continuously. Beat until the sugar is completely incorporated.
Add the eggs one at a time to the butter and sugar mixture. Once all the eggs have been added, add the milk. Beat for 3 minutes on medium speed until a smooth and creamy consistency is achieved. Gradually add the flour combination to the butter and sugar mixture, and continue beating on medium speed until all the ingredients are fully blended together. Lastly, add the vanilla extract and pure extract, and mix everything together for another two minutes on medium speed. Now the batter for your cake boss style vanilla cake is ready!
3. Let’s Start Baking!
Are you ready to take your baking skills to the next level with a ? Here’s what you need:
- 2¼ cups of all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon of baking powder
- ½ teaspoon of salt
- 2 sticks of butter, at room temperature
- 2 cups of granulated sugar
- 4 eggs
- 2 teaspoons of pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup of milk
Start by preheating your oven to 350°F. Grease and flour a 9-inch cake pan and set aside.
In a medium-sized bowl, mix together the flour, baking powder, and salt until fully combined. In a separate bowl, beat together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, and then add the vanilla extract.
Alternate adding the dry ingredients and the milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Scrape the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Voilà! Your dreamy vanilla cake is ready to serve. Enjoy!
4. Enjoy the Delicious Results of Your Homemade Vanilla Cake
1. Let It Cool: It won’t be long before your homemade vanilla cake is ready to be served. But before you rush to dig into that delicious finish product, make sure it has cooled off properly. Slice into the vanilla cake if necessary to ensure that all parts are cool. If not, pull the cake out of the oven and leave it to cool off for another 10 minutes.
2. Time to Slice: Once your cake has cooled off, it is time to get slicing! The perfect vanilla cake can look like anything from a traditional two-layer cake to a multi-layer torte. Use a knife to carefully cut the cake into the desired shapes. Give yourself plenty of space, so you don’t end up with a big mess. Top the cake off with a light dusting of powdered sugar, if you’d like.
3. Serve and Enjoy: When you’re all done slicing and decorating, it’s time to show off your amazing creation. Place the slices of cake on plates and serve them with a nice cup of tea or a glass of wine. Finish with a generous sprinkle of vanilla extract or ground nutmeg.
Enjoy your perfectly crafted vanilla cake – the absolute work of a Cake Boss! So, why not give this delicious vanilla cake recipe a try and see for yourself if you can become the next Cake Boss? You won’t regret it!