Desserts
Vanilla Bean Dream Cake
⏱ 60 minutes
🍽 6 people
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Ingredients
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs, at room temperature
- 2 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup whole milk, at room temperature
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup heavy cream, whipped
- 1/2 cup vanilla bean paste
Preparation Steps
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, and salt.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, vanilla extract, and milk.
- Add the softened butter to the egg mixture and whisk until combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until smooth.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and smooth the tops.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once the cakes are cool, spread a layer of whipped heavy cream on top of one of the cakes, then drizzle with vanilla bean paste.
- Place the second cake on top and serve.
