Yellow Butter Cake with Vanilla Swiss Meringue Buttercream
The Yellow Butter Cake is a classic American dessert that is often served for birthdays and special occasions.
This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 85 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 12.
Yellow Butter Cake with Vanilla Swiss Meringue Buttercream
Ingredients
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
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In a medium bowl, combine cake flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
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In a large bowl, cream together unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract.
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Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk. Begin and end with the dry ingredients.
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Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans. Smooth the tops with a spatula.
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Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Remove cakes from the oven and let cool in the pans for 10 minutes. Then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
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In a heatproof bowl, combine egg whites and granulated sugar. Place the bowl over a pot of simmering water and whisk constantly until sugar is dissolved and mixture is hot.
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Remove the bowl from heat and beat the egg white mixture with an electric mixer until stiff peaks form. Gradually add the unsalted butter, one tablespoon at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
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Place one cake layer on a serving plate and spread a layer of buttercream on top. Place the second cake layer on top and frost the top and sides with the remaining buttercream.
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Let the cake rest for 30 minutes before serving. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Servings 12
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 400kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 20g31%
- Total Carbohydrate 50g17%
- Sugars 35g
- Protein 4g8%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.
