Description
A soft vanilla sponge cake rolled and sliced to reveal stunning vertical layers of creamy buttercream, simple to make and impressive to serve.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 4 large eggs
- 0.5 cup whole milk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- Food coloring, as needed
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a large baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat eggs and granulated sugar until pale and fluffy.
- Gently fold the dry ingredients into the egg mixture.
- Add milk and vanilla extract and mix until smooth.
- Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan and bake until lightly golden and springy.
- While warm, roll the cake carefully with the parchment paper and allow it to cool.
- Beat butter and powdered sugar until smooth and creamy, then divide and color as desired.
- Unroll the cooled cake, spread an even layer of frosting, then re roll tightly.
- Chill briefly, slice to reveal vertical layers, and serve.
Notes
- Roll the cake while warm to prevent cracking.
- Chill before slicing for cleaner layers.
- Wipe the knife between cuts for neat slices.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: vertical cake, vanilla cake, layered cake, buttercream cake, celebration dessert