Very Vanilla Cake

 Very Vanilla Cake

This Very Vanilla Cake is bursting with sweet vanilla flavor! Top with fresh fruit, sprinkles or white chocolate curls for a beautiful finish! Can be made dairy-free too!

Ingredients

Very Vanilla Cake

• 3/4 cup unsalted butter room temperature OR butter flavored shortening OR vegan butter

• 1 3/4 cup granulated sugar

• 2 tsp vanilla extract OR vanilla bean paste

• 5 egg whites room temperature

• 2 3/4 cup cake flour or 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

• 1 tsp baking powder

• 1/2 tsp salt

• 3/4 cup Almond Breeze Unsweetened Vanilla Almondmilk

Very Vanilla Frosting

• 2 cups softened salted butter OR butter flavored shortening

• 8 cups powdered sugar

• 1 tbsp vanilla extract

• 4 tbsp Almond Breeze Unsweetened Vanilla Almondmilk

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 350F. Grease the sides and bottom of two 8-inch round cake pans. Line the bottom with parchment paper. Set aside.

• In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 4 minutes.

• Mix in vanilla extract (or vanilla bean paste) until combined.

• Add 3 egg whites and beat on medium speed until thoroughly combined, about 30 seconds.

• Add in remaining 2 egg whites and beat for another 30 seconds or until combined.

• In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.

• Add half of the flour mixture to the wet mixturel and mix until combined, scraping down sides of the bowl as necessary.

• Add almondmilk and mix until combined.

• Add remaining flour mixture and mix until combined, scraping down sides of the bowl as necessary.

• Divide the batter evenly between pans.

• Bake for 25-30 minutes or an until an inserted toothpick comes out clean.

• Cool cakes in pans for 7 to 8 minutes before removing from the pans and placing on a cooling rack. Let cool completely.

Very Vanilla Frosting

• Beat butter in a large bowl on medium speed until smooth and creamy. Gradually add 6 cups of powdered sugar, mixing until smooth.

• Add vanilla extract and milk and continuing mixing until smooth.

• Add remaining powdered sugar and beat until smooth.

• Add additional almondmilk or powdered sugar to achieve your desired consistency.

• Place one cake on a serving plate and spread some frosting on top.

• Top with remaining cake.

• Frost the top and sides of the cake. Decorate as desired.

• Enjoy!