Vanilla Bean Cake
Vanilla Bean Cake Recipe
Ingredients:
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
2 cups granulated sugar
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup whole milk
4 large eggs
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1-2 vanilla beans, split and scraped (get those fragrant specks of joy!)
1 tablespoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
Instructions:
Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans like a boss!
Mix It Up: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until it's light and airy, like a fluffy cloud. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly before each addition.
Get Your Vanilla On: Stir in the vanilla extract and the magic of your split vanilla beans until well combined. It’s like a fragrant spell!
Dry Ingredients Join the Party: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add this dry mix to the butter mixture while alternating with the whole milk. Blend until smooth. No lumps, please—unless they're the charming kind!
Bake Away: Divide the batter between your prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Don't open the oven door too soon, or you'll disrupt the rising fortress!
Cool Down: Once baked, let your masterpieces cool in the pans for about 10 minutes. Then, turn them out onto wire racks to cool completely. Patience, young grasshopper!
Frost it Up (Optional): Once cooled, frost with your favorite vanilla buttercream or cream cheese frosting. For extra pizzazz, throw on some sprinkles or edible glitter because why not?
Slice and Share: Cut a slice for yourself (or two) and serve it with a grin that could rival a Cheshire cat! Share the love (and the cake) and watch as your friends declare you the reigning cake magician!
Enjoy your quirky baking adventure with this delightful vanilla bean cake—your new whimsical side hustle awaits!