Classic Vanilla Cake with Vanilla Buttercream Frosting

🧾 Ingredients

For the Vanilla Cake (2 layers, 8-inch):

• 2½ cups all-purpose flour
• 2½ teaspoons baking powder
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened 🧈
• 1¾ cups granulated sugar
• 4 large eggs, room temperature 🥚
• 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
• 1 cup whole milk, room temperature 🥛

For the Vanilla Buttercream Frosting:

• 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened 🧈
• 4 cups powdered sugar
• 2–3 tablespoons heavy cream or milk
• 1½ teaspoons vanilla extract
• Pinch of salt

⏱️ Quick Details

• Prep Time: 25 minutes
• Bake Time: 28–32 minutes
• Cool & Frost Time: 40 minutes
• Total Time: ~1 hour 35 minutes
• Calories: ~420–460 kcal per slice
• Servings: 12 slices

👩‍🍳 Instructions