Moist Vanilla Layer Cake Recipe

This vanilla layer cake is the one cake that everyone needs to know how to make. Three layers of moist, fluffy vanilla cake are filled and frosted with rich vanilla buttercream. It’s wonderfully simple and absolutely heavenly.

Ingredients:

Vanilla cake

• 2 1/2 cups (325g) all purpose flour (measured properly)
• 2 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 3/4 cup (168g) unsalted butter, room temperature
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 1 1/2 cups (310g) sugar
• 1 tbsp vanilla extract
• 4 large eggs, room temperature
• 1 1/4 cups (300ml) milk, room temperature

Vanilla Buttercream

• 2 1/2 cups (560g) unsalted butter, room temperature
• 10 cups (1150g) powdered sugar
• 1 tbsp vanilla extract
• 6–8 tbsp (90ml-120ml) heavy cream
• Pinch of salt
• Sprinkles, for decorating