Vanilla Bean Birthday Cake
INGREDIENTS
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makes 2 9-inch or 3 8-inch cake layers
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Ingredients
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For the cake:
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3 1/2 cups (325 grams) sifted cake flour
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1 tablespoon baking powder
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3/4 teaspoon salt
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1 cup (2 sticks/227 grams) unsalted butter, softened
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1 1/2 (300 grams) cups granulated sugar
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6 large egg whites
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1 tablespoon vanilla bean paste
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1 1/3 cups (320 ml) whole milk, at room temperature
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For the frosting:
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1 pound (4 sticks)(454 g) unsalted butter
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4 cups confectioners sugar (500 g), sifted
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1 tablespoon (15 ml) vanilla extract
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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3-4 tablespoons (45 ml) heavy cream or milk
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1-2 drops food coloring (I used Americolor Soft Pink)
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