Vanilla Bourbon Cake Recipe

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

This Vanilla Bourbon Cake Recipe combines the rich flavors of vanilla and bourbon for a delightful dessert. The cake is moist and fluffy, making it perfect for any occasion.

With simple ingredients and straightforward steps, this cake recipe is easy to follow and can be customized with your favorite frostings or toppings.

Delicious Vanilla Bourbon Cake Recipe

This Vanilla Bourbon Cake features a tender crumb infused with bourbon and vanilla, creating a unique flavor profile. The recipe takes about 1 hour from start to finish and serves 8 people.

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup buttermilk
3 large eggs
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup bourbon
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda

Instructions

Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
Add Eggs and Flavorings: Beat in the eggs one at a time, then mix in the vanilla extract and bourbon.
Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the buttermilk. Mix until just combined.
Bake: Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Cool: Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely before frosting.