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Vanilla Bean Birthday Cake with Buttercream Frosting

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A fluffy, moist vanilla bean birthday cake layered with rich buttercream frosting, perfect for celebrations.

Ingredients

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  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 vanilla bean, seeds scraped
  • 1 cup milk
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened (for frosting)
  • 2–3 tbsp heavy cream (for frosting)
  • Additional vanilla beans for decoration (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour three 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. Whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
  3. Cream the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract and vanilla bean seeds.
  4. Combine the dry ingredients with the wet mixture, alternating with milk until just combined.
  5. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  6. Cool the cakes in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
  7. Make the frosting by beating softened butter in a bowl until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar and mix until smooth, adjusting with heavy cream for the desired consistency.
  8. Assemble the cake by layering it with frosting and covering the entire cake.
  9. Garnish with additional vanilla bean seeds if desired, and serve.

Notes

Ensure butter is at room temperature for better creaming; let cakes cool completely to prevent frosting from melting.

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