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Vanilla Bean Layer Cake

Heavenly Vanilla Bean Layer Cake with Strawberry Bliss Frosting

This delightful Vanilla Bean Layer Cake combines nostalgia and celebration into a delicious dessert, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 28 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 8 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Can substitute with cake flour for a lighter texture.
  • 2 teaspoons Baking Powder Check expiration for best results.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda Works with acidic ingredients.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Enhances sweetness.
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter Should be softened.
  • 1.5 cups Granulated Sugar Sweetens the batter.
  • 6 Large Egg Whites Room temperature.
  • 2 teaspoons Rodelle Vanilla Bean Paste Can substitute with pure vanilla extract.
  • 1 cup Sour Cream Use full-fat.
  • 0.5 cups Milk Whole and room temperature.
For the Frosting
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese Full fat.
  • 4 cups Powdered Sugar Adjust for thickness preference.
  • 1 cup Pureed Fresh Strawberries Use ripe strawberries.

Equipment

  • stand mixer
  • mixing bowls
  • Measuring Cups
  • Pans
  • spatula
  • Wire rack

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare the cake pans by greasing and lining with parchment paper.
  2. Sift together the dry ingredients: flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  3. Cream the butter and sugar together in a stand mixer until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
  4. Add egg whites one at a time and mix thoroughly. Then add vanilla paste and mix until smooth.
  5. Gradually add one-third of the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with sour cream and milk. Mix gently.
  6. Divide the batter among the prepared pans and bake for 22-28 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. Let the cake layers cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
  8. Prepare the frosting by beating cream cheese and softened butter until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar and fold in strawberry puree.
  9. Once cooled, level the cake layers if needed. Assemble with frosting between layers and on top.
  10. Decorate with fresh strawberries or additional frosting swirls. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 4gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use room temperature ingredients for better mixing. Sifting the dry ingredients is crucial for a fluffy cake.

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