Moist Vanilla Church Cake (Print Layout)

Classic tender vanilla sponge with sweet glaze, perfect for sharing at gatherings and easy to make for crowds.

# What You Need:

→ Cake Components

01 - 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 2 teaspoons baking powder
03 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
04 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
05 - 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
06 - 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
07 - 3 large eggs
08 - 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
09 - 1 cup buttermilk

→ Vanilla Glaze

10 - 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
11 - 2–3 tablespoons milk
12 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour a 9x13-inch baking dish.
02 - Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl.
03 - Beat butter and sugar with electric mixer until light and fluffy, approximately 3 minutes.
04 - Add eggs one at a time, beating thoroughly after each addition. Mix in vanilla extract.
05 - Alternate adding flour mixture and buttermilk to butter mixture, beginning and ending with flour. Mix until just combined.
06 - Spread batter evenly in prepared pan. Bake 30–35 minutes until toothpick inserted in center emerges clean.
07 - Let cake cool in pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely.
08 - Whisk powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth and pourable consistency.
09 - Drizzle glaze over cooled cake. Allow glaze to set before slicing.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The texture stays perfectly tender for days, making it ideal for make ahead moments
  • Simple ingredients you probably have in your pantry right now
  • The glaze creates that bakery style finish without any fancy techniques
02 -
  • Room temperature ingredients combine more easily and create better texture
  • Overmixing after adding flour creates tough, rubbery cake
  • The glaze should be thick enough to hold its shape but thin enough to pour
03 -
  • Rotate the pan halfway through baking for even rising
  • Test for doneness in multiple spots since ovens have hot spots

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