Delightful Vanilla Layer Cake with Decadent Frosting Choices

Ingredients

- 1 cup salted butter, softened
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 4 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 cup buttercream frosting (for topping)
- 1/2 cup cream cheese frosting (for topping)
- 1/2 cup ermine frosting (for topping)
- 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk frosting (for topping)
- 1/2 cup 7 minute frosting (for topping)

Instructions

1. Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

2. Prepare the Cake Pans:
- Grease and flour three 8-inch round cake pans. Line the bottoms with parchment paper for easy release.

3. Mix Wet Ingredients:
- In a large bowl, beat together the softened butter, vegetable oil, and granulated sugar with a mixer until creamy and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in the vanilla extract and buttermilk until combined.

4. Combine Dry Ingredients:
- In another bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and baking powder.

5. Incorporate Dry Ingredients:
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing on low speed until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.

6. Divide the Batter:
- Evenly divide the batter among the three prepared cake pans.

7. Bake the Cakes:
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

8. Cool the Cakes:
- Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.

9. Frosting and Assembly:
- Choose your frosting(s) preference. Spread a generous layer of your selected frosting(s) between each cake layer.
- Use any of the frostings listed or a combination thereof for a unique flavor profile.
- Cover the entire cake with a final layer of frosting. Feel free to decorate with piping or other enhancements.

Preparation & Cooking Times

- Preparation Time: PT20M
20 minutes
- Cooking Time: PT30M
30 minutes

Total Time

- PT50M
50 minutes

Type of Dish

- Dessert

Keywords

- Vanilla Cake
- Layer Cake
- Dessert Recipe
- Buttermilk Cake
- Oven Baked Cake
- Cream Cheese Frosting
- Buttercream Frosting
- Homemade Cake
- Elegant Dessert
- Baking Recipe

Recipe Yield

- Feeds 4 adults

Calories

- 2,800 calories for the entire dish

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