Magnolia Bakery Vanilla Cake Recipe
Magnolia Bakery Vanilla Cake Recipe has a soft, moist, and tender texture with a rich, buttery flavor and a delicate, sweet vanilla taste that melts in the mouth.The smooth, creamy vanilla buttercream frosting adds a gentle sweetness that balances the cake beautifully.
Equipment
- Mixing bowls
- Electric mixer (or whisk)
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Spatula
- 2 9-inch cake pans
- Cooling racks
- Offset spatula or knife (for frosting)
Ingredients
Cake Batter:
- 4 large eggs at room temperature
- 1 1/2 cups self-rising flour
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Vanilla Buttercream Frosting:
- 1 cup 2 sticks unsalted butter, very soft
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 8 cups confectioners’ sugar sifted
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions
Preheat Oven & Prepare Pans:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inches round cake pans and line the bottoms with parchment paper.
Cream Butter and Sugar:
- In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to beat 1 cup softened butter and 2 cups sugar until light and fluffy, about 3–4 minutes.
Add Eggs & Vanilla:
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Then add 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract and beat until smooth.
Combine Dry Ingredients:
- In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 1/2 cups self-rising flour and 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour.
Mix Wet & Dry Ingredients:
- Gradually add the dry flour mixture to the butter mixture in three parts, alternating with 1 cup milk in two parts. Begin and end with the flour mixture. Mix until just combined do not over mix.
Bake the Cake:
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and smooth the tops. Bake in the preheated oven for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, and then transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely.
Prepare the Frosting:
- Beat 1 cup softened butter until creamy. Gradually add 8 cups sifted confectioners’ sugar, alternating with 1/2 cup milk, until smooth and spreadable. Beat in 2 teaspoons vanilla extract. Adjust consistency with more milk or sugar if needed.
Assemble the Cake:
- Place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread a generous amount of frosting over the top. Place the second layer on top and frost the top and sides evenly with the remaining buttercream. Decorate as desired.
Notes
Note: Make sure all ingredients are at room temperature for the best texture. Self-rising flour already contains baking powder and salt. If you only have all-purpose flour, add 1 1/2 tsp baking powder and 1/2 tsp salt to the self-rising flour measurement.
Nutrition Facts Of Magnolia Bakery Vanilla Cake Recipe
Calories: 450 kcal | Fat: 20g | Carbs: 65g | Protein: 4g