This luscious cake is perfect for any occasion, whether it's a birthday party, holiday celebration, or simply a sweet treat for yourself. The combination of fluffy cake layers, creamy frosting, and a hint of vanilla is sure to make your taste buds dance with delight.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
Directions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Stir in vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Alternate adding the dry ingredients and buttermilk to the wet ingredients, starting and ending with the dry ingredients.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans and smooth the tops.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once the cakes are completely cool, frost with your favorite frosting and enjoy!
Interesting Facts
The name 'Lick Your Lips Cake' comes from the irresistible taste that will leave you wanting more.
Adding buttermilk to the batter helps create a moist and tender crumb in the cake.
You can customize this cake by adding your favorite mix-ins like chocolate chips, nuts, or fruit to the batter.