Cake (vanilla) recipes with homemade frosting?

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Here is the one that I use...





Magnolia's Vanilla Cupcake





* If you would like to make a layer cake instead


of cupcakes, divide the batter between 2 (9-inch) round cake pans and bake the layers for 30 to 40 minutes.





Cupcakes:


1 1/2 cups self-rising flour


1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour


1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened


2 cups sugar


4 large eggs, at room temperature


1 cup milk


1 teaspoon vanilla extract





Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.


Line 2 (1/2 cup-12 capacity) muffin tins with cupcake papers.





- In a small bowl, combine the flours. Set aside.





- In a large bowl, on the medium speed of an electric mixer, cream the butter until smooth.


- Add the sugar gradually and beat until fluffy, about 3


minutes. Add the eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition.


- Add the dry ingredients in 3 parts, alternating with the milk and vanilla.


- With each addition, beat until the ingredients are incorporated but do not over beat.


- Using a rubber spatula, scrape down the batter in the bowl to make sure the ingredients are well blended.


- Carefully spoon the batter into the cupcake liners, filling them


about 3/4 full. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until a cake tester


inserted into the center of the cupcake comes out clean.





- Cool the cupcakes in tins for 15 minutes. Remove from the tins and cool completely on a wire rack before icing.





Vanilla Buttercream:


The vanilla buttercream we use at the bakery is technically not a


buttercream but actually an old-fashioned confectioners' sugar and butter frosting.


Be sure to beat the icing for the amount of time called for in the


recipe to achieve the desired creamy texture.





1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened


6 to 8 cups confectioners' sugar


1/2 cup milk


2 teaspoons vanilla extract





- Place the butter in a large mixing bowl. Add 4 cups of the sugar and then the milk and vanilla.


- On the medium speed of an electric mixer, beat until


smooth and creamy, about 3 to 5 minutes.


- Gradually add the remaining sugar, 1 cup at a time, beating well after each addition (about 2 minutes), until the icing


is thick enough to be of good spreading consistency.


* You may not need to add all of the sugar.


* If desired, add a few drops of food coloring


and mix thoroughly. (Use and store the icing at room temperature because icing will set if chilled.)


* Icing can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.





Yield: enough for 2 dozen cupcakes or 1 (9-inch) layer cakeCake (vanilla) recipes with homemade frosting?
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3 cups powdered icing sugar.


1 tblsp butter


1 tspn milk or orange juice.





Mix it all together and it should have a peanute butter consistancy - put some more milk or juice one drop at a time if needed. You can also put a tbsp cocoa powder or a drop of food colouring for interest.Cake (vanilla) recipes with homemade frosting?
Vanilla Cake with homemade frosting.





1/2 c. butter


1 c. sugar


1 tsp. vanilla


2 eggs


1 1/4 c. flour


1 tsp. baking powder





Mix butter and sugar. Add vanilla and eggs; mix well. Add flour and baking powder; mix well. Bake in 350 degree oven approximately 25 minutes (8x8 pan).


To change flavor of basic cake:





Add:





3 tablespoons cocoa or





1 teaspoons cinnamon and 2 cups apples, chopped or





1/2 cup black walnuts or





1/4 cup butter, 1/2 cup brown sugar and 1 cup crushed pineapple mixed together in bottom of pan.








Cream Cheese Frosting





One 6 ounce package cream cheese


2 teaspoons vanilla


1/2 cup butter


4 cups powdered sugar (sifted)








Beat together cream cheese, vanilla, and butter until fluffy. Slowly add powdered sugar 1/2 cup at a time until the frosting is the right thickness to spread on cake. Keep in the refrigerator until serving.








The ';tangy'; cream cheese frosting flavor is a real hit on top of all kinds of cakes.








Happy Baking.
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Here is a vanilla frosting recipe from my personal book of recipes.


Vanilla Butter Frosting:


1/2 cup butter


4 1/2 cups powdered or icing sugar


1/4 cup milk


1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract (not the imitation stuff)


Addition milk (if needed)


Food Coloring (optional)


Beat butter until fluffy. Gradually add 2 cups of the sugar. Slowly beat in 1/4 cup milk and vanilla. Next add the remaining sugar and continue to beat until well-incorporated and spreadable. Sparingly and carefully add additional milk if necessary.