Vanilla Cake

It was my daughter's 3rd birthday and I wanted to make her a jungle themed cake. So I made a 4 layered vanilla cake and covered it with green buttercream frosting . Also made small animals with fondants for my daughters friends :). It was a huge success. The cake has a very sweet buttery flavor. Its very moist and light. And all the kids liked the small animals on top of the cake.

Source:Joy of baking

Ingredients:

All purpose flour - 3 cups
Sugar - 1 3/4 cups
Eggs - 4 large
Unsalted Butter -  1 cup
Milk - 1 cup

Baking powder - 1 tbsp

Salt - 1/2 tsp
Pure Vanilla extract - 2 tsp

Method:

1. Bring the butter, milk and eggs at room temperature.
2. Preheat oven to 350 degree F. Butter the bottom of a 9 x13" cake pans (or you can use two 9" pans).Line the bottom of the pan with parchment paper and grease it with butter.
3. In a large mixing bowl , combine the flour, baking powder and salt.
4.In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter until soft . It will take around 1- 2 minutes.
5. Gradually add sugar and beat for another 5- 6 minutes till it is very light and fluffy.
6. Add eggs one at a time , beating after each addition. Scrape down the sides of the bowl and beat for another 1-2 minutes.
7. Add vanilla extract and beat until combined for about 2-3 minutes.
8. Alternatively add the flour and milk and beat on low speed, like add 1/3rd flour, then half the milk, then 1/3rd flour, half the milk and the remaining 1/3rd flour. Beat till the mixture is well combined.
9. Pour the batter into the pan and bake for 30 - 35 minutes or until a tooth pick inserted comes out clean. Cool completely before frosting.