Vanilla Bean Layer Cake
Ingredients
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 2 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 2/3 cup cake flour
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 tsp vanilla extract clear
- 6 egg whites
Servings: Triple-Layer 8" or 9" cake
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Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F . Prepare cake pans with non-stick spray
- In medium sized mixing bowl, sift together dry ingredients; set aside.
- Process Vanilla Beans - add seeds to milk, stir. Add vanilla pods to milk and gently warm up to slightly warmer than room temperature. Tend carefully if in the microwave.
- In large mixing bowl, beat egg whites. Add sugar – beat thoroughly until smooth. Add oil and vanilla – beat on high until frothy.
- Alternating…add flour mix and buttermilk; set mixer to low.
- Divide batter among cake pans.
- Bake for 22-25 minutes.
- Cool completely. Frost with luscious Vanilla Buttercream.
Recipe Notes
Note: Batter will be thin
Hot Tip: This doesn't lend itself to substituting half of the oil with applesauce - some of the sparkly vanilla flavor is lost. The cake turns out wonderfully, but the flavor is diminished a wee bit.
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