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Grandma’s Old-Fashioned Butter Cake with Vanilla Cream Topping: Vanilla Bean Glaze

  • Author: Imili Johnson
  • Total Time: 55 minutes

Ingredients

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For the Butter Cake:

  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened (at room temperature)
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • ¼ cup sour cream (optional, for extra moisture)

For the Vanilla Cream Filling:

  • 1 ½ cups heavy cream
  • ¼ cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract

For the Vanilla Bean Glaze:

  • 1 ½ cups powdered sugar
  • 3 tbsp milk (or more, as needed for desired consistency)
  • 1 vanilla bean, seeds scraped (or 1 tsp vanilla bean paste)
  • 1 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Butter Cake

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13-inch baking pan or two 8-inch round cake pans.
  2. Sift together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium-sized bowl. Set aside.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy using an electric mixer (around 4-5 minutes).
  4. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk, starting and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined—do not overmix.
  6. For an extra moist texture, fold in the sour cream if desired.
  7. Pour the batter evenly into the prepared baking pan(s) and smooth the top with a spatula.
  8. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  9. Remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 2: Prepare the Vanilla Cream Filling

  1. In a chilled mixing bowl, whip the heavy cream on medium-high speed until soft peaks form.
  2. Add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract. Continue whipping until stiff peaks form.
  3. Refrigerate the cream until ready to use.

Step 3: Layer the Cake with Vanilla Cream

  1. If you baked the cake in two round pans, spread a thick layer of vanilla cream filling over the first layer and place the second layer on top. If using a single sheet cake, spread the cream evenly over the entire surface of the cooled cake.
  2. Smooth the edges with a spatula for an even layer of cream.

Step 4: Prepare the Vanilla Bean Glaze

  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, vanilla bean seeds (or paste), melted butter, and a pinch of salt until smooth.
  2. If the glaze is too thick, add a bit more milk (a teaspoon at a time) until you reach your desired consistency.

Step 5: Apply the Glaze

  1. Drizzle the Vanilla Bean Glaze over the top of the cake, letting it cascade down the sides for a beautiful finish.
  2. Allow the glaze to set for at least 10-15 minutes before serving.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes

Nutrition

  • Calories: 420
  • Sodium: 180mg
  • Protein: 5g

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