Easy Vanilla Layer Cake
"My best vanilla cake is easy and requires no electric mixer for the batter! Stays moist for 4 days. Top with a delicious buttercream...."
INGREDIENTS
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250 g (9 oz / 1 cup) unsalted butter, at room temperature
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3 cups (420 g) icing sugar / powdered sugar
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1 teaspoon (5 g) vanilla extract
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2 tablespoon (40 mL) milk, plus more as needed
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2 ½ cups (375 g) plain / all-purpose flour
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1 tablespoon (16 g) baking powder
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1 ½ cups (360 g) caster / superfine sugar
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½ teaspoon (3 g) salt
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½ cup (125 mL) canola oil or any other flavourless vegetable oil
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125 g (4.5 oz / ½ cup) unsalted butter, melted
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4 large eggs
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1 cup (250 mL) buttermilk - see notes for substitutes
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2 teaspoon (10 g) vanilla extract
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½ cup (125 mL) boiling water
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