Church Cake Vanilla Glaze (Print Version)

Moist vanilla sponge cake with sweet glaze, ideal for gatherings and sharing with friends.

# What You Need:

→ Cake Components

01 - 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 2 teaspoons baking powder
03 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
04 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
05 - 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
06 - 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
07 - 3 large eggs
08 - 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
09 - 1 cup buttermilk

→ Vanilla Glaze

10 - 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
11 - 2–3 tablespoons milk
12 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

# How to Prepare:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour a 9x13-inch baking dish.
02 - Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl.
03 - Beat butter and sugar with electric mixer until light and fluffy, approximately 3 minutes.
04 - Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in vanilla extract.
05 - Alternately add flour mixture and buttermilk to butter mixture, starting and ending with flour. Mix until just combined.
06 - Spread batter evenly in the prepared pan.
07 - Bake for 30–35 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
08 - Cool in pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
09 - Whisk powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth and pourable. Drizzle over cooled cake and allow glaze to set before slicing.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Buttermilk makes this cake incredibly moist without any complicated techniques or special skills
  • The simple vanilla glaze transforms it into something special while still being perfect for feeding a crowd
02 -
  • Room temperature ingredients are crucial for proper mixing and achieving that fluffy texture
  • Overmixing once the flour is added will make the cake tough, so stop as soon as everything is combined
03 -
  • Let the cake cool completely before applying the glaze or it will slide right off
  • If you don't have buttermilk, mix one tablespoon of lemon juice into regular milk and let it sit for five minutes

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