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Vanilla Dream Cake – Easy Homemade Vanilla Cake

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A soft and tender vanilla cake layered with silky vanilla buttercream — perfect for birthdays, celebrations, or when you just need a dreamy dessert.

Ingredients

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For the cake:

  • 2½ cups all-purpose flour

  • ¼ cup cornstarch

  • 2½ tsp baking powder

  • ½ tsp baking soda

  • ½ tsp salt

  • ¾ cup unsalted butter, softened

  • ¼ cup vegetable oil

  • 1¾ cups sugar

  • 4 egg whites

  • 2 tsp vanilla extract or 1 tsp vanilla bean paste

  • ¾ cup sour cream

  • ¾ cup whole milk

For the frosting:

  • 1½ cups unsalted butter, softened

  • 5 cups powdered sugar

  • 3–4 tbsp heavy cream

  • 1 tbsp vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste

  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and line two 8-inch round pans.

  • Whisk flour, cornstarch, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

  • Beat butter and sugar until fluffy. Add oil and mix. Add egg whites and vanilla.

  • Alternate adding dry ingredients with milk and sour cream. Mix until smooth.

  • Divide between pans. Bake 28–32 mins. Cool completely.

  • Beat butter for frosting. Gradually add sugar, vanilla, and cream. Beat until fluffy.

  • Assemble and frost the cake. Chill slightly before slicing.

Notes

Store in the fridge up to 4 days. Bring to room temp before serving. Freezes well (unfrosted layers).

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