Giant Vanilla Sandwich Recipe
Make Giant Vanilla Sandwich Recipe in just 1h 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Cake
Frosting
Assembly
Method
Cake
- 1
Prepare the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare two 9-inch round cake pans by greasing and lining them with parchment paper.
- 2
Combine Dry Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
- 3
Cream Butter and Sugar
In another bowl, beat the softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.
- 4
Add Eggs and Vanilla
Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Then mix in the vanilla extract.
- 5
Combine Mixtures
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the whole milk. Begin and end with the flour mixture. Mix until just combined.
- 6
Bake the Cakes
Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans and smooth the tops. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- 7
Cool the Cakes
Remove the cakes from the oven and let them cool in the pans for 10 minutes. Then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
Frosting
- 8
Make the Frosting
In a large bowl, beat the softened unsalted butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, mixing on low speed, then increase to medium speed.
- 9
Add Cream and Vanilla
Once combined, add the heavy cream, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Beat until the frosting is light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.
Assembly
- 10
Layer the Cakes
Once the cakes are completely cool, place one layer on a serving platter. Spread a generous amount of frosting on top.
- 11
Add Second Layer
Place the second cake layer on top of the frosted layer and frost the top and sides of the entire cake.
- 12
Decorate the Cake
Sprinkle the top and sides of the cake with sprinkles and add fresh berries if desired.
- 13
Serve
Slice and serve your giant vanilla sandwich cake to enjoy!
