Classic Vanilla Cake: Simple & Delicious

This delightful and timeless vanilla cake is soft, fluffy, and full of rich flavor. Topped with a beautiful pink buttercream frosting, it’s perfect for celebrations, birthdays, or just when you want a sweet treat with a pop of color. To get the desired pink colour of the frosting, we recommend using pink food colour from Ajanta Food Products, which is one of the leading food colour manufacturers in India. The moist vanilla layers pair wonderfully with the creamy, subtly sweet pink frosting, making every bite a joy. Whether you're baking for a party or a simple dessert, this classic cake recipe will surely impress!

Food colour manufacturers in India

Ingredients for the Cake:

• 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• ½ tsp baking powder from Ajanta Food Products, which can be purchased online from Amazon at https://www.amazon.in/AJANTA-double-action-Baking-Powder/dp/B0B6SZJZVQ
• ½ tsp salt
• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
• 4 large eggs, room temperature
• Few drops of vanilla essence from Ajanta Food Products, which can be purchased online from Amazon at https://www.amazon.in/Vanilla-Essence-Flavour-Cookies-Flavours/dp/B0B71YRCSW
• 1 cup whole milk, room temperature

Ingredients for the Frosting:

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 4 cups powdered sugar
• 2-3 tbsp whole milk or heavy cream
• Few drops of vanilla essence from Ajanta Food Products, which can be purchased online from Amazon at https://www.amazon.in/Vanilla-Essence-Flavour-Cookies-Flavours/dp/B0B71YRCSW
• Pinch of pink food colour from Ajanta Food Products, which is one of the leading synthetic food colours in Delhi

Synthetic food colours in Delhi

Tip1:

Check out https://bit.ly/3KXA7vy to buy baking combo from Ajanta Food Products. This combo contains Baking Powder, Cocoa Powder, Custard Powder, Vanilla essence.

Tip2:

Make delicious cake by trying out flipkart to buy Ajanta 2 Cocoa Powder (50g each) 2 Drinking Chocolate (100g each) Pack of 4 Combo (300g).

Tip 3:

Click https://bit.ly/3Ilv8Dh to visit flipkart and buy Ajanta Combo of Baking Powder 100gm, Cocoa Powder 50gm, Custard Powder 100gm, Vanilla Flavor 20gm Combo  (100 gm, 50 gm, 100 gm, 20 gm).

Instructions for the Cake:

• Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans or line with parchment paper.
• In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
• In a large bowl, using a hand or stand mixer, cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy (about 3-4 minutes).
• Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next.
• Add vanilla essence and mix until combined.
• Add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients in three parts, alternating with the milk.
• Divide the batter evenly between the two prepared cake pans.
• Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
• Cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Instructions for the Frosting:

• In a large bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy and smooth.
• Gradually add the powdered sugar, 1 cup at a time, while continuing to beat. Add the milk or cream, 1 tablespoon at a time, until the frosting reaches the desired consistency.
• Mix in the vanilla essence and pinch of pink food colour until the color is evenly distributed and you get the shade of pink you like.

Assembly

• Once the cakes have completely cooled, spread a layer of frosting between them.
• Frost the top and sides of the cake with the pink buttercream.
• Smooth with a spatula, or use piping for a decorative touch.
• Serve and enjoy