![]() ![]() To make even straight layers, you are going to want to make each cake level. LEVEL IT! You’ll notice that each cake has a rounded top. Be sure to cool the pan completely, line with parchment, and grease before adding the next batch of cake batter. TIP: If you don’t own three pans, you can bake the batter in batches. Remove from oven and let cool completely. Bake the cake layer for 25-30 minutes, until lightly browned around the edges, and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Divide the cake batter evenly between the three prepared cake pans. Pour in the buttermilk and mix until combined.īAKE. With the mixer on low, gradually add the dry ingredients, until well combined, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed. Add the eggs, egg whites, and vanilla, and mix until smooth. In a large bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer, beat together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. In a medium bowl, whisk together the cake flour, salt, baking powder, baking soda, and set aside. Line three 8-inch cake pans with parchment paper, grease them and set aside.īATTER. Liquids, like milk and water, are also important for adding structure and texture. Leavener/Liquids: baking powder and Baking soda are used as leaveners, which just means they cause the batter to grow and add shape and structure.If you’re feeling adventurous you can sometimes substitute all purpose flour with cake flour for a softer texture. Be sure to use what the recipe calls for or it won’t turn out as expected. Flour can be all-purpose flour, cake flour or pastry flour.Eggs at room temperature combine better with the other ingredients. When a recipe calls for oil, use vegetable or canola oil. Also, it’s very important to note what temperature the butter needs to be: cold, room temperature, softened or melted. If the recipe doesn’t specify, then choose unsalted. Butter/Oil: Be sure to pay attention to whether the recipe asks for salted or unsalted butter.If the recipe doesn’t clarify, opt for light brown sugar. There is also brown sugar which comes in both light and dark. Powdered sugar is the same thing as confectioners sugar. Sugar: When a recipe simply states “sugar”, then it refers to granulated sugar.]The 5 essential ingredients when baking any cake, and especially this Vanilla Cake, include: ![]()
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