Description
A professional-grade vanilla sponge with a tender crumb and deep aromatic flavor, perfect for layering and frosting.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 1/2 cups cake flour
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 tbsp vanilla bean paste
- 1 cup buttermilk, room temperature
- 2 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and grease two 8-inch cake pans.
- Sift cake flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt together.
- Cream butter and sugar until pale and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla bean paste.
- Alternately mix in dry ingredients and buttermilk, starting and ending with flour.
- Divide batter into pans and bake for 30-35 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American