Church Cake (Printable)
A classic moist vanilla buttermilk cake with sweet glaze, perfect for sharing at large gatherings and special occasions.
# What You'll Need:
→ Cake
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
# Directions:
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 an electric mixer until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
04 - Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in vanilla extract.
05 - Alternately add the flour mixture and buttermilk to the butter mixture, starting and ending with the flour. Mix until just combined.
06 - Spread batter evenly in the prepared pan.
07 - Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
08 - Cool cake in the 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 the cooled cake. Allow glaze to set before slicing.
# Cooking Tips:
01 -
- Buttermilk makes it tender enough to slice with a plastic fork at picnics
- The glaze sets just right for stacking on paper plates
02 -
- Overmixing once the flour is added makes the cake tough instead of tender
- The glaze should be thick enough to hold its shape but thin enough to pour off the spoon
03 -
- Room temperature ingredients prevent the batter from separating or becoming curdled
- Let the glaze set completely before covering with plastic wrap or it will stick