Description
This professional-grade three-layer vanilla sponge is engineered for a perfect balance between a resilient crumb and a tender mouthfeel. Paired with a rich chocolate cream cheese frosting, it provides a sophisticated dessert experience suitable for any celebration.
Ingredients
- 265g plus 2 Tbsp Unsalted Butter, softened to 18°C
- 600g Granulated Sugar
- 3 Large Eggs, room temperature
- 500g All-Purpose Flour
- 475ml Buttermilk
- Baking Soda
- Baking Powder
- Salt
- Vanilla Extract
- Sprinkles (quin or jimmies)
- 340g Full-fat block Cream Cheese
- Powdered Sugar
- Natural Cocoa Powder
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F). Grease three 8-inch or 9-inch baking pans and line the bottoms with parchment paper.
- Beat softened butter in a stand mixer until smooth, then add granulated sugar and cream for 3-5 minutes until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition to maintain the emulsion, then stir in vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt, then sift to aerate.
- Using a spatula, alternately fold the dry ingredients and buttermilk into the butter mixture by hand, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients.
- Gently fold in the sprinkles, ensuring you use quin or jimmies to prevent color bleeding.
- Divide the batter among the pans and bake for 28-34 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes before inverting onto a wire rack to cool completely.
- Beat butter and cream cheese until smooth, then gradually incorporate powdered sugar, cocoa powder, salt, and vanilla to finish the frosting.
Notes
To ensure a perfectly level cake, use a digital scale to divide the batter exactly between the three pans. If your kitchen is particularly warm, chill your mixing bowl before creaming the butter to prevent the fat from melting and compromising the cake’s aeration.
- Prep Time: 30 mins
- Cook Time: 34 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American