A light, airy cake with a delicate vanilla flavor, reminiscent of clouds. Perfect for any occasion!
Ingredients:
- For the Cake:
- 121 cups all-purpose flour
- 121 cups granulated sugar
- 121 teaspoons baking powder
- 21 teaspoon baking soda
- 21 teaspoon salt
- 21 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- For the Frosting (Optional):
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Fresh fruit for topping (optional)
Instructions:
- Preheat and Prepare:
- Preheat your oven to $350^\circ$F ($175^\circ$C).
- Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
- Combine Dry Ingredients:
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Combine Wet Ingredients:
- In a separate bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Combine Wet and Dry:
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the buttermilk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients.
- Mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Bake:
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prepare Frosting (Optional):
- In a chilled bowl, whip the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
- Frost and Serve:
- Once the cake is completely cooled, frost it with the whipped cream.
- Top with fresh fruit, if desired.
- Slice and serve.