Basic Layer Recipe For Your Layer Cake
A versatile vanilla layer cake with rich, buttery flavor and tender crumb, perfect for celebrations or special occasions, suited for all cake lovers.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Cream the margarine, sugar, and shortening until smooth and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Alternate adding milk and sifted flour, beginning and ending with the flour.
- Stir in vanilla extract.
- Fold in baking powder last to combine thoroughly.
- Grease and lightly flour 9-inch layer cake pans.
- Pour batter into prepared pans.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 20 to 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow cakes to cool before frosting and assembling.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
806
kcal
40% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).