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Vanilla Cake

2 layers

from Preppy Kitchen

[Serves 8]

2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (280g)		2 1/4 tsp baking powder
3/4 tsp salt		1 2/3 cups granulated sugar (333g)
3/4 cup unsalted butter room temperature (170g)		3 large eggs room temperature
1 Tbsp vanilla (15mL)		1 cup buttermilk (240mL)

Method	Step 1 Preheat oven to 350F and line two 8 inch pans with parchment paper and butter the sides. Sift the flour, baking powder, and salt into a bowl, then whisk together and set aside.
	Step 2 Cream the butter in a stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment or an electric hand mixer. Add the sugar and beat on high for 3-4 minutes, scraping the bowl down as needed. Add the vanilla, then eggs one at a time while mixing on medium speed, then scrape the bowl down and mix in high for a minute.
	Step 3 Reduce speed to low and add the flour in three batches alternating with the buttermilk. Once almost combined, remove the whisk attachment and fold in any remaining butter/flour using a spatula. Do not over-mix the batter.
	Step 4 Divide batter equally between the two pans, then bake at 350F for about 30 minutes or until the edges pull away from the pan, and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
	Step 5 Allow to cool in pan for about two minutes, then invert layers onto a cooling rack, remove the paper, and set aside to cool completely.

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I was stupid and didn't believe the batter would rise. It will

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