Vanilla Layer Cake

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 cup unsalted butter
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• ¾ cup milk

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease two 9 inch round cake pans and line bottoms with parchment paper.

2. 2

   In a medium bowl, whisk together the 2 cups flour, 2 teaspoons baking powder, and 1/2 teaspoon salt.

3. 3

   In a large bowl, beat the 1 cup butter and 1 cup sugar until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Add the 2 eggs one at a time, beating well after each, then stir in the 2 teaspoons vanilla.

4. 4

   Add the flour mixture to the butter mixture in three additions, alternating with the 3/4 cup milk, starting and ending with flour. Mix until just combined—do not overmix.

5. 5

   Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 25-30 minutes. Cool in pans for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely.

6. 6

   For the frosting, beat 1/2 cup softened butter with 2 cups powdered sugar and 2 tablespoons milk until smooth and spreadable. Add more milk if needed.

7. 7

   Place one cake layer on a plate, spread with a third of the frosting, top with the second layer, and frost the top and sides. Garnish with fresh strawberries if desired.

Tools you’ll need

• 9 inch round cake pans
• mixing bowls
• electric mixer
• wire rack
• spatula

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