Church Cake Vanilla Glaze (Printable)
Moist, tender vanilla sponge with sweet glaze, ideal for gatherings and easy to prepare for groups.
# What goes in:
→ Cake Components
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 electric mixer until light and fluffy, approximately 3 minutes.
04 - Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in vanilla extract.
05 - Alternately add flour mixture and buttermilk to butter mixture, starting and ending with flour. Mix until just combined.
06 - Spread batter evenly in prepared pan. Bake for 30-35 minutes until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
07 - Cool cake in pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely.
08 - Whisk powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth and pourable. Drizzle over cooled cake and allow glaze to set before slicing.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The crumb is impossibly tender without any complicated techniques or special ingredients
- That vanilla glaze transforms simple cake into something people will remember
- It feeds a crowd without requiring fancy equipment or pastry skills
02 -
- Room temperature ingredients prevent curdling and ensure even baking throughout
- Overmixing after adding flour makes tough cake, so stop as soon as flour disappears
- The glaze should be pourable but thick enough to leave visible drizzles on top
03 -
- Measure flour by spooning into cups and leveling off, never scoop directly
- The glaze sets quickly once it hits the cool cake, so work fast when pouring