Vintage Cake Recipe – A Timeless Baking Tradition

Hi there, food lover! 👋 Ready to bake a timeless classic? Let’s make a delightful Vintage Cake, inspired by old-fashioned baking traditions. 🎂✨

Vintage Cake 🎂🍰

Ingredients:

For the Cake:

2 ½ cups (310 g) all-purpose flour
2 ½ tsp baking powder
½ tsp baking soda
½ tsp salt
¾ cup (170 g) unsalted butter, softened
2 cups (400 g) granulated sugar
3 large eggs, room temperature
1 ½ tsp pure vanilla extract
1 cup (240 ml) buttermilk, room temperature

For the Frosting (Classic Buttercream):

1 cup (227 g) unsalted butter, softened
4 cups (500 g) powdered sugar, sifted
1 ½ tsp pure vanilla extract
2-3 tbsp milk or heavy cream

Optional Toppings:

Fresh berries
Edible flowers
Sprinkles

Directions:

Preheat & Prepare Pans:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans or line them with parchment paper.
Mix Dry Ingredients:
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
Cream Butter & Sugar:
In a large bowl, use a mixer to beat the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy (about 3-4 minutes). This step adds air to the batter, ensuring a tender cake.
Add Eggs & Vanilla:
Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next. Stir in the vanilla extract.
Combine Wet & Dry Ingredients:
Alternate adding the dry ingredients and buttermilk to the butter mixture, starting and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix gently until just combined—don’t overmix!
Bake the Cakes:
Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans. 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 10 minutes, then turn them out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
Make the Buttercream Frosting:
Beat the softened butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, one cup at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract and enough milk or cream to reach your desired consistency.
Assemble & Decorate:
Place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread a generous layer of frosting on top, then place the second layer over it. Frost the top and sides of the cake. Decorate with your favorite toppings for a nostalgic touch!

Nutritional Information about Vintage Cake 🎂🍰:

⏰ Prep Time | 🔥 Cooking Time | ⏳ Total Time
25 minutes | 30 minutes | 55 minutes

⚡ Calories per serving | 🍽️ Number of servings
450 kcal | 12 servings

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Bon appétit and happy baking! 👩‍🍳🍰