How to Make Vanilla Bean Cake - A Step-by-Step Guide

One of the most beloved and classic desserts is a deliciously moist and velvety vanilla bean cake. This timeless treat is perfect for any occasion, whether it's a birthday, anniversary, or just a casual get-together with friends and family. The rich, buttery flavor of the cake combined with the delicate aroma of real vanilla beans is sure to please even the most discerning palates.

Making a vanilla bean cake from scratch may sound intimidating, but rest assured, it's actually quite si...

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Ingredients

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 vanilla bean, split and scraped
  • 2 cups white sugar
  • 5 large eggs
  • 1 ¼ cups buttermilk
  • 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 40 mins
  • Total Time: 55 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 1 8-inch 2-layer cake

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease two 8-inch round cake pans and line with parchment paper.
  • Combine flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
  • Cream butter and vanilla bean scrapings together in a large mixing bowl using an electric mixer at medium-high speed for 3 minutes. Scrape the sides of the bowl. Add sugar to mixture slowly. Scrape the sides of the bowl. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating until well blended.
  • Mix buttermilk and vanilla extract together. Alternate adding flour mixture and buttermilk into butter mixture, beating on low speed until combined. Scrape the sides of the bowl and beat for an additional 20 seconds. Pour batter evenly into the prepared pans.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until cake is slightly brown on top, coming away from the sides of the pan, and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out mostly clean, 40 to 50 minutes. Let cool completely before frosting.
  • Nutrition

    427 cal.

    • Total Fat: 18g
    • Saturated Fat: 11g
    • Cholesterol: 119mg
    • Sodium: 278mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 60g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 36g
    • Protein: 7g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 118mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 107mg