Vanilla Slice Cake Recipe

April 25, 2023 Post a Comment

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Vanilla slice cake is a classic dessert that is a favorite among many. It's a delicious combination of layers of vanilla cake, creamy custard, and a smooth glaze. This recipe is sure to become a family favorite!

Ingredients

For the cake:

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup buttermilk

For the custard:

2 cups whole milk
1/2 cup granulated sugar
4 large egg yolks
3 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

For the glaze:

1/2 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

For the cake

Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease and line two 8-inch round cake pans with parchment paper.

In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.

In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add in the eggs one at a time, beating until fully incorporated. Add in the vanilla extract.

Alternate adding the dry ingredients and the buttermilk to the wet ingredients, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Beat until just combined.

Divide the batter evenly between the two prepared pans. Bake for 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Let cool completely before assembling the cake.

For the custard

In a medium saucepan, combine the milk and sugar. Heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the mixture is hot but not boiling.

In a small bowl, whisk together the egg yolks and cornstarch. Gradually add a small amount of the hot milk mixture to the eggs, whisking constantly, until all of the milk has been added. Pour the mixture back into the saucepan.

Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens and begins to bubble. Remove from the heat and stir in the butter and vanilla extract.

Let cool completely before assembling the cake.

For the glaze

In a medium saucepan, combine the cream, butter, and sugar. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture comes to a boil. Boil for 1 minute, then remove from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract.

Let cool slightly before assembling the cake.

To assemble

Place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread the custard over the cake layer. Top with the second cake layer.

Spread the glaze over the top of the cake. Let cool completely before serving.

Nutrition

One serving of this Vanilla Slice Cake provides around 617 calories, 30g of fat (18g saturated fat), 84g of carbohydrates, 6g of protein, and 3g of fiber.