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3 layer vanilla smash cake with vanilla buttercream filling.
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Baby Smash Cake

This recipe is perfect for when you only need a little cake! This vanilla cake is full of vanilla flavor and uses simple, everyday ingredients. This recipe yields 12 cupcakes, one 8x8 cake, or 1 round cake.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Dessert
Servings: 1 small cake
Author: Karli Bitner

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup (111g) butter melted
  • 1 cup (230g) granulated sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tbsp vanilla
  • 1 1/2 cups (228g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 3/4 cup (177mL) milk

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C).
  • Stir the sugar into the melted butter. The sugar should cool the butter down to room temperature.
    1/2 cup (111g) butter, 1 cup (230g) granulated sugar
  • Add in the eggs and vanilla. Whisk well.
    2 eggs, 1 tbsp vanilla
  • Whisk in the flour, baking powder and milk. Whisk until no lumps remain.
    1 1/2 cups (228g) all-purpose flour, 1 1/2 tsp baking powder, 3/4 cup (177mL) milk
  • Bake in a well greased pan at 350°F (180°C) for 15-20 minutes, depending on the pan. Pull out of the oven when a toothpick comes out clean.
  • Cool completely before removing from pan or frosting.
  • For Smash Cake assembly instructions, see post above.
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