Plain Jane Vanilla Recipe
with Madagascar Vanilla Bean, topped with Whipped Cream
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Ingredients
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Base Ingredients
Whipped Cream Topping
Method
Batter Preparation
- 1
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- 2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
- 3
Cream Butter and Sugar
In another mixing bowl, beat the unsalted butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy.
- 4
Add Eggs and Vanilla
Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Slice the Madagascar vanilla bean lengthwise, scrape the seeds into the mixture, and mix well.
- 5
Combine Mixtures
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with milk, beginning and ending with the flour mixture. Mix until just combined.
Baking
- 6
Prepare Baking Pan
Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
- 7
Pour Batter
Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
- 8
Bake
Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- 9
Cool
Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Whipped Cream Preparation
- 10
Whip Cream
In a mixing bowl, add the heavy whipping cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract.
- 11
Beat Until Stiff Peaks
Using an electric mixer, beat the mixture on high until stiff peaks form.
Serving
- 12
Serve Cake
Slice the cooled cake and serve with a generous dollop of whipped cream on top.
