4 Layer Vanilla Cake Recipe Bbc Good Food

Ingredients

This 4 layer vanilla cake recipe is a deliciously light, fluffy and moist cake that will make an impressive centrepiece for any special occasion. It is simple to make and requires only a few ingredients. Here is what you need to make it:

300g unsalted butter, softened, plus extra for greasing

300g caster sugar

6 large eggs, beaten

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

240g plain flour

2 teaspoons baking powder

2 tablespoons milk

500ml double cream

50g icing sugar

2 tablespoons raspberry jam

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C/160°C fan/Gas 4. Grease four 20cm sandwich tins and line the bases with baking parchment.

2. Put the butter and sugar in a large bowl and beat together until light and creamy. Gradually add the eggs, beating well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract.

3. Sift the flour and baking powder into the mixture and fold in until evenly combined. Add the milk and stir until smooth.

4. Divide the mixture between the tins and level the surfaces. Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until golden-brown and a skewer inserted into the centre comes out clean. Leave in the tins for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

5. Whip the cream and icing sugar together until soft peaks form. Spread half of the cream over the top of one of the cakes, then top with the second cake. Spread the remaining cream over the top and sides of the cake. Heat the raspberry jam in a pan until it is runny, then brush over the top of the cake. Top with the remaining two cakes.

Nutrition

This 4 layer vanilla cake recipe provides an impressive 890 calories per portion and contains a total of 50g of fat. It is a source of protein, and provides 1.4g of dietary fibre per portion. It is also a source of calcium and iron, with a total of 13.2g of sugar.

Serving Suggestion

This 4 layer vanilla cake is best served as a centrepiece at a special occasion, such as a birthday or anniversary. It can be enjoyed with a cup of tea or coffee and is sure to impress your guests. It can also be served as a dessert, with a dollop of cream or ice cream.