Buttermilk Cake with Buttercream Frosting

Here’s a classic Buttermilk Cake with Buttercream Frosting recipe — soft, moist cake layers balanced with rich, fluffy buttercream. Great for birthdays, holidays, or whenever you’re craving a homemade treat.

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🍰 Buttermilk Cake

Ingredients:

• 2 ½ cups (310g) all-purpose flour

• 2 ½ tsp baking powder

• ½ tsp baking soda

• ½ tsp salt

• 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, room temperature

• 1 ¾ cups (350g) granulated sugar

• 4 large eggs, room temperature

• 1 tbsp vanilla extract

• 1 cup (240ml) buttermilk, room temperature

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 8-inch or 9-inch round cake pans (or line with parchment paper).

2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

3. In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy (about 3-4 minutes).

4. Beat in eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla.

5. Alternate adding the dry ingredients and buttermilk to the wet ingredients, starting and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined (do not overmix).

6. Divide the batter evenly between the pans. Tap the pans lightly on the counter to remove air bubbles.

7. Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

8. Cool in pans for 10 minutes, then turn out onto wire racks to cool completely before frosting.

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🧁 Buttercream Frosting

Ingredients:

• 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, room temperature

• 4 cups (480g) powdered sugar, sifted

• 2–4 tbsp heavy cream or milk

• 2 tsp vanilla extract

• Pinch of salt

Instructions:

1. Beat butter on medium speed until creamy (about 2 minutes).

2. Gradually add powdered sugar, 1 cup at a time, mixing on low.

3. Add vanilla, salt, and 2 tbsp cream/milk. Beat on high for 2-3 minutes until light and fluffy.

4. Add more cream 1 tbsp at a time if needed for smoother consistency.