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Name: Classic Vanilla Bean Cake with Buttercream
Prep time: 1 d 6 h
Cook time: 1 d 11 h
Total time: 2 d 17 h
Ingredients: 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour, sifted; 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder; ½ teaspoon baking soda; ½ teaspoon salt; 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened; 2 cups granulated sugar; 3 large eggs, at room temperature; 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract (or 1 vanilla bean, scraped); 1 ½ cups buttermilk, at room temperature; For the Buttercream Frosting:; 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened; 4 cups powdered sugar, sifted; 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract (or seeds from ½ vanilla bean); 2-4 tablespoons milk or heavy cream; Pinch of salt

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Classic Vanilla Bean Cake with Buttercream

De Recipes August 11, 2026 0 Comments

Total Time: 65 hrs

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A beautifully frosted classic vanilla bean cake on a white cake stand, adorned with fresh berries.

A wonderfully moist and tender vanilla bean cake, perfect for any occasion, topped with a smooth, sweet vanilla buttercream.

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Classic Vanilla Bean Cake with Buttercream

Author: De Recipes

Prep Time Cook Time Total Time 65 hrs

Description

A wonderfully moist and tender vanilla bean cake, perfect for any occasion, topped with a smooth, sweet vanilla buttercream.

Ingredients

Servings

2 ½ cups all-purpose flour, sifted
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
2 cups granulated sugar
3 large eggs, at room temperature
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract (or 1 vanilla bean, scraped)
1 ½ cups buttermilk, at room temperature
For the Buttercream Frosting:
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
4 cups powdered sugar, sifted
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract (or seeds from ½ vanilla bean)
2-4 tablespoons milk or heavy cream
Pinch of salt

Instructions

Note

For an extra special touch, you can add a touch of almond extract to the buttercream. Ensure all cold ingredients are at room temperature for the best cake texture. Leveling cooled cake layers with a serrated knife before frosting ensures a perfectly even final product.

Keywords: vanilla cake, classic cake, homemade cake, birthday cake, dessert

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