🍰 Classic Vanilla Layer Cake 🎂

Soft, fluffy, and buttery! This homemade Vanilla Layer Cake features two layers of moist vanilla cake covered in creamy vanilla buttercream and topped with colorful sprinkles. Perfect for birthdays, celebrations, or whenever you're craving something sweet!

⏱️ Prep: 20 minutes | Bake: 35–45 minutes
🍰 Servings: 12

🛒 Ingredients

For the Cake:

• 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour

• 1 cup (250g) granulated sugar

• 1 cup (225g) unsalted butter, softened

• 5 large eggs

• 2 tsp baking powder

• 1 cup (240ml) sour milk or buttermilk

• 2 tsp vanilla extract

• ½ tsp salt

For the Vanilla Buttercream:

• 1 cup (225g) unsalted butter, softened

• 4 cups powdered sugar

• 2–3 tbsp heavy cream or milk

• 2 tsp vanilla extract

• Colorful sprinkles for decorating

👩🍳 Instructions

1️⃣ Preheat: Heat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line two 8-inch round cake pans.

2️⃣ Cream: Beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 3–4 minutes.

3️⃣ Add Eggs: Beat in eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla.

4️⃣ Combine: Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt. Add to the butter mixture alternately with buttermilk, mixing until combined.

5️⃣ Bake: Divide batter between pans. Bake for 35–45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

6️⃣ Cool: Let cakes rest in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

7️⃣ Make Frosting: Beat butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, vanilla, and cream. Whip until smooth and fluffy.

8️⃣ Decorate: Spread frosting between cake layers, then cover the top and sides. Finish with colorful sprinkles!

✨ Baking Tip: Use room-temperature ingredients for a tender, evenly baked cake. Avoid overmixing the batter!

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