Classic Vanilla Cake

A Classic Vanilla Cake is the best of the best, moist, tender and the perfect amount of sweet.We have finally arrived into March, the weather should start to warm up and the days longer.  I love this time of year and feel like there is always a lot of celebrating in the spring.  Birthdays, weddings, showers, and all the fun things that deserve the perfect Classic Vanilla Cake.  I have made a million different vanilla cakes and I have to say, I was not a vanilla girl until this recipe came about.  I needed something with flavor, a good texture and not dry and this Classic Vanilla Cake has all the good qualities.  Pair this cake with my favorite sweet cream icing, chocolate icing or even used to create an ice cream cake and you will be ready to celebrate!  

Classic Vanilla Cake

• Author: Kristen Massad

Ingredients

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• 1/2 Cup Unsalted Butter, Softened
• 1/2 Cup Vegetable Oil
• 1 1/2 Cups Granulated Sugar
• 4 Eggs
• 1 Tbsp Vanilla Extract
• 3 Cups All Purpose Flour
• 1 Tbsp Baking Powder
• 1 tsp Salt
• 1 1/4 Cups Whole Milk

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and prepare (4) 6 inch cake pans with parchment lining the bottom
2. In a medium bowl, combine the flour, baking powder and salt; set aside
3. In the bowl of a stand mixer with paddle attachment, cream together the butter, vegetable oil and sugar until creamy and light in color
4. Add the eggs one at a time and vanilla extract and beat until fully combined and smooth
5. Alternated adding in the flour mixture and the milk until all ingredients are added in and batter is smooth
6. Beat on medium speed for 3-4 minutes to make sure that all ingredients are incorporated
7. Evenly divide the batter into each cake pan
8. Bake at 350 degrees F for 20-25 minutes or until the cake springs back at the touch
9. Allow the cake to cool completely before layering and icing

Sweet Cream Icing

• Author: Kristen Massad

Ingredients

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• 2 Cups Unsalted Butter
• 1 Cup Vegetable Shortening
• 8 Cups Powdered Sugar
• 1 tsp Vanilla Extract

Instructions

1. In a large mixing bowl with paddle attachment combine butter, shortening and vanilla extract
2. Cream together until smooth
3. Slowly add powdered sugar and mix on low until combined
4. Speed up the mixer to medium-high until icing is thick and smooth
5. Store in airtight container until ready to use or store in the refrigerator