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Vanilla Bean Cake Recipe

Vanilla Bean Cake
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A delightful Vanilla Bean Cake perfect for any celebration, featuring a moist crumb and rich vanilla flavor from real vanilla beans.

Ingredients

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  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 vanilla bean, split and scraped
  • 1 cup buttermilk

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 8-inch round cake pans.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract and vanilla bean seeds.
  5. Alternately add dry ingredients and buttermilk to the wet ingredients, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
  6. Divide batter evenly between the prepared pans.
  7. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. Let cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes before inverting onto a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • For a richer vanilla flavor, use good quality vanilla extract and a fresh vanilla bean.
  • Buttermilk adds moisture and tenderness to the cake. If you don’t have buttermilk, you can make your own by adding 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or white vinegar to regular milk and letting it sit for 5 minutes.
  • Do not overmix the batter, as this can lead to a dry cake.

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