Classic Vanilla Cake

Ingredients

Cake

• 2 1/2 cups flour
• 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/4 cups milk
• 1 Tablespoon vanilla extract
• ¼ cup vegetable oil
• ¾ cup butter-softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 5 egg whites

Frosting:

• 2 sticks butter- softened
• 4-5 cups powdered sugar more for a sweeter frosting
• 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3-4 Tablespoons milk or whipping cream For a more “whipped” frosting

Instructions

Frosting and assembly:

1. While the cakes are cooling, prepare your frosting by adding the butter into the bowl of a stand mixer and mix on high speed for 3-5 minutes or until light and fluffy and there are no lumps.
2. Add the vanilla extract and mix until combined.
3. With the mixer on low speed, add the powdered sugar SLOWLY about ½ cup at a time. Once the powdered sugar is incorporated, scrape the sides and bottom of the bowl, and mix on high speed for 2-3 minutes.
4. Take one layer of cake and place top side down onto a cake stand or board and top with about ½ cup frosting and smooth evenly. Continue with each later of cake.
5. Once you have all cake layers assembled, smooth the remaining frosting around the outside of the cake.