Vanilla Layer Cake with Creamy Vanilla Frosting

Vanilla Layer Cake

• 1 ¼ cups (284 grams) unsalted butter, softened
• 2½ cups (500 grams) granulated sugar
• large eggs (250 grams), room temperature
• 1½ tablespoons (19.5 grams) Heilala Pure Vanilla Extract
• 3¾ cups (469 grams) unbleached cake flour
• 1¾ teaspoons (8.75 grams) baking powder
• 1 teaspoon (3 grams) kosher salt
• ½ teaspoon (2.5 grams) baking soda
• 1½ cups (360 grams) whole buttermilk, room temperature

Creamy Vanilla Frosting

• 2 cups (454 grams) unsalted butter, softened
• ½ teaspoon (1.5 grams) kosher salt
• 1 bag (907 grams) confectioners’ sugar
• ½ cup (120 grams) heavy whipping cream
• 1 tablespoon (18 grams) Heilala Pure Vanilla Bean Paste