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Cake Boss Vanilla Cake Recipe

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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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 1
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 480
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

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

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)

Method
 

Step 1: Prep the Pans
  1. 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
  1. In a bowl, sift together cake flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
Step 3: Cream Butter and Sugar
  1. 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
  1. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each. Scrape the sides of the bowl as needed.
Step 5: Add Vanilla
  1. Stir in the vanilla extract.
Step 6: Alternate Dry and Wet
  1. 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
  1. Divide batter evenly between the pans. Bake for 28–32 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Step 8: Cool
  1. Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Make the Frosting
  1. Beat the butter until smooth.
  2. Add powdered sugar gradually, mixing on low.
  3. 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.