Cake Boss Vanilla Cake Recipe

A soft, fluffy, and flavorful vanilla cake inspired by the famous Cake Boss! This easy homemade recipe brings bakery-quality taste to your kitchen—perfect for birthdays, weddings, or any sweet celebration.

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Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Cake Boss Vanilla Cake, Cake Boss Vanilla Cake Recipe

Prep Time: 20

Cook Time: 30

Total Time: 50

Servings:

Calories: 480kcal

Equipment

Mixing bowls
Electric mixer or hand whisk
8-inch round cake pans
Measuring cups and spoons
Sifter or fine mesh strainer
Rubber spatula
Cooling rack
Offset spatula (optional but helpful for frosting)

Ingredients

For the Cake:

2½ cups cake flour
2½ teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup unsalted butter room temperature
2 cups granulated sugar
4 large eggs room temperature
1 cup whole milk room temperature
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

For the Frosting:

1 cup unsalted butter room temperature
4 cups powdered sugar
¼ cup heavy cream
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Pinch of salt

Instructions

Step 1: Prep the Pans

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 8-inch round cake pans or line them with parchment paper.

Step 2: Mix the Dry Ingredients

In a bowl, sift together cake flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.

Step 3: Cream Butter and Sugar

In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. This takes about 3–4 minutes.

Step 4: Add the Eggs

Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each. Scrape the sides of the bowl as needed.

Step 5: Add Vanilla

Stir in the vanilla extract.

Step 6: Alternate Dry and Wet

Add the dry ingredients in 3 parts, alternating with the milk. Start and end with the flour mixture. Don’t overmix—just enough to combine.

Step 7: Bake

Divide batter evenly between the pans. Bake for 28–32 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.

Step 8: Cool

Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Make the Frosting

Beat the butter until smooth.
Add powdered sugar gradually, mixing on low.
Stir in vanilla, heavy cream, and salt. Beat until fluffy.

Notes

This recipe is inspired by the Famous Cake Boss Vanilla Cake Recipe, made easy for the home baker. No fondant, no stress—just simple steps for delicious results every time.

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