Vanilla Cake with Vanilla Icing

Part 2 of recipe info! This is the actual icing and cake we used for our birthday cake. This was originally a cupcake recipe, so I don't know the actual baking time for a layer cake. But just play it by ear! We did a 1.5 batch of icing so we would have plenty to cover our cake with.

Here's a quick post, because I'm lazy. Enjoy the rest of your weekend! 

 

Vanilla Cake

Source:The Hummingbird Bakery Cookbook

Makes 12 cupcakes or 1 2-layer cake

Ingredients

• 1 c. flour
• scant 3/4 c. sugar
• 1 1/2 t. baking powder
• a pinch of salt
• 3 T. butter 
• 1/2 c. whole milk
• 1 egg
• 1/4 t. vanilla extraxt

Before you start:Set butter to room temperature and preheat your oven to 325 degrees

Recipe

Beat together flour, sugar, butter, baking powder, and salt until everything is combined and has a sandy consistency.
Pour in half of the milk gradually and beat until just incorporated
Whisk egg, vanilla, and the rest of the milk in a small bowl for a few minutes, then pour into the flour mixture and keep beating until just combined. Mix for a few minutes until batter is smooth.
Scoop into cupcake liners or cake pans and bake until light golden and the cake bounces back (20-25 minutes for cupcakes)
Let cool, then frost/decorate as desired.

Vanilla Frosting

Source:The Hummingbird Bakery Cookbook

Makes icing for 12 cupcakes or double for a 2-layer cake

Ingredients

• 2 c. sifted confectioner's sugar
• 5 T. unsalted butter
• 2 T. whole milk
• a few drops vanilla extract.

Before you start:Set butter out to room temperature

Recipe

Beat the butter and sugar together at a high speed until well-combined.
Decrease the speed, combine milk and vanilla in a small bowl, then add to the mixing bowl. Beat at least 5 minutes, or until icing is light and fluffy.

Thanks for reading and happy cooking!