Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsMoonshine 152888 Vanilla Recipe

888 Vanilla Recipe

Inspired by Moonshine 152
Time1h 30m
Serves12

Make 888 Vanilla 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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Vanilla Cake

Vanilla Buttercream Frosting

Method

Vanilla Cake Preparation

  1. 1

    Preheat the Oven

    Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure the cake bakes evenly.

  2. 2

    Mix Dry Ingredients

    In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt. Whisk together until well-blended.

  3. 3

    Cream Butter and Sugar

    In another bowl, beat the softened unsalted butter until creamy. Gradually add the granulated sugar and continue to beat until light and fluffy.

  4. 4

    Add Eggs and Vanilla

    Add the eggs one at a time to the butter mixture, mixing well after each addition. Then, stir in the vanilla extract.

  5. 5

    Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures

    Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture into the wet mixture, alternating with the milk. Start and end with dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.

  6. 6

    Pour into Cake Pans

    Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans. Divide the batter evenly between the two pans.

  7. 7

    Bake the Cake

    Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

  8. 8

    Cool the Cake

    Remove the cakes from the oven and let them cool in the pans for 10 minutes. Then, turn them out onto wire racks to cool completely.

Vanilla Buttercream Frosting Preparation

  1. 9

    Beat the Butter

    In a mixing bowl, beat the softened unsalted butter until creamy and smooth.

  2. 10

    Add Powdered Sugar

    Gradually add the powdered sugar to the butter, mixing on low speed until combined. Then, increase the speed to high and beat until fluffy.

  3. 11

    Mix in Vanilla and Milk

    Add the vanilla extract and milk to the frosting. Beat on medium speed until well combined and the desired consistency is achieved.

  4. 12

    Frost the Cake

    Once the cakes are completely cooled, place one layer on a serving plate. Spread a layer of frosting on top, then place the second layer on top and frost the top and sides of the cake.

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