Classic Vanilla Bean Cake Recipe

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes

This Vanilla Bean Cake recipe is a delightful dessert that showcases the rich flavor of vanilla beans. The cake is moist and fluffy, making it perfect for celebrations or as a sweet treat any day of the week.

With simple ingredients and straightforward steps, this cake recipe is easy to follow and yields impressive results. You can serve it plain or with your favorite frosting for an extra touch.

Delicious Vanilla Bean Cake Recipe

This Vanilla Bean Cake features a light and airy texture with the aromatic essence of vanilla beans. The recipe takes about 1 hour from start to finish and serves 8 people.

Ingredients

2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
2 cups granulated sugar
4 large eggs
1 tablespoon vanilla bean paste or seeds from 2 vanilla beans
1 cup whole milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
Add Eggs and Vanilla: Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Then, mix in the vanilla bean paste or seeds.
Combine Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk. Begin and end with the flour mixture, mixing just until combined.
Bake the Cakes: Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Cool the Cakes: Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
Frost and Serve: Once cooled, frost with your favorite icing and serve.