Vanilla Wafer Cake II

Vanilla wafers were first introduced in the United States in the late 19th century and have since become a popular ingredient in many dessert recipes.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 85 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 10.

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Vanilla Wafer Cake II

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Anytime, Cake, Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 35 min Rest Time 30 min Total Time 1 hr 25 mins

Servings: 8 Calories: 3600

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 8 ounce Vanilla wafers
• 1 cup Unsalted butter
• 1 cup Granulated sugar
• 2 Eggs
• 1 cup All-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Salt
• 1 cup Milk
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 1 cup Powdered sugar

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
2. Crush the vanilla wafers into fine crumbs.
3. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
5. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk. Mix until just combined.
7. Stir in the crushed vanilla wafers and vanilla extract.
8. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
9. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
10. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
11. Once cooled, dust the cake with powdered sugar before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 450kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 25g39%

Total Carbohydrate 52g18%

Sugars 35g

Protein 5g10%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.