Foryoueats: Classic Vanilla Butter Cake Recipe

Name: Foryoueats: Classic Vanilla Butter Cake Recipe
Ingredients: 16 ounces plain or toasted sugar (about 2 1/4 cups; 455g); 4 1/2 teaspoons baking powder; 2 teaspoons (8g) Diamond Crystal kosher salt; for table salt, use about half as much by volume or the same weight; 8 ounces unsalted butter (16 tablespoons; 225g), soft but cool, about 60°F (16°C); 3 large eggs, brought to about 65°F (18°C); 1/2 ounce vanilla extract (about 1 tablespoon; 15g); 16 ounces whole milk (about 2 cups; 455g), brought to about 65°F (18°C); 16 ounces all-purpose flour (about 3 1/2 cups, spooned; 455g); 1 recipe Swiss Buttercream

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This classic vanilla butter cake recipe is a must-try! With just the right balance of sugar, butter, and vanilla, this cake is moist, tender, and has a delicious vanilla flavor. It's perfect for any...

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Ingredients

16 ounces plain or toasted sugar (about 2 1/4 cups; 455g)
4 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons (8g) Diamond Crystal kosher salt; for table salt, use about half as much by volume or the same weight
8 ounces unsalted butter (16 tablespoons; 225g), soft but cool, about 60°F (16°C)
3 large eggs, brought to about 65°F (18°C)
1/2 ounce vanilla extract (about 1 tablespoon; 15g)
16 ounces whole milk (about 2 cups; 455g), brought to about 65°F (18°C)
16 ounces all-purpose flour (about 3 1/2 cups, spooned; 455g)
1 recipe Swiss Buttercream