Vanilla Cake Squares with Whipped Frosting
Make these Vanilla Cake Squares with Whipped Frosting for a holiday soon. A light and spongy cake square topped with a light and airy frosting and topped with your favourite sprinkles.
Servings: 16 cake squares
Calories: 201kcal
Ingredients
For the cake
- 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup butter at room temperature
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 2 Eggs at room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/2 Cup milk
- red food colouring use according to how pink you would like your cake
For the frosting
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter at room temperature
- 2 cups powdered sugar sifted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream more if needed
- red food colouring use according to how pink you would like your frosting
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease and line an 8 inch square baking tin.
- Sift together the flour, baking powder and salt . Set aside.
- In a large bowl, mix the butter on high speed until smooth and then add the sugar. Continue mixing for about 3 minutes or so. Mix in the vanilla and add eggs one at a time , mixing well after each addition .
- Add the flour and milk to the batter in three additions, starting and ending with the flour. Mix just long enough so the flour is incorporated.
- Add a few drops of food colouring to the batter and stir in until you reach the colour you like.
- Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 20 – 25 minutes . Cake will be done when toothpick inserted in center comes out clean . Remove from oven and leave to cool in the pan on a wire rack for about 5 minutes . Remove cake from pan, remove parchment paper and leave to cool completely on the wire rack .
- Make the frosting in the bowl of your electric mixer. Add the butter and beat until smooth, about 1 – 2 minutes. Whisk in the vanilla and then add the powdered sugar. Mix on high for about 2 minutes. Add the cream, one tablespoon at a time, mixing well after each addition. Continue to mix on high speed for about 5 minutes until the frosting is light and fluffy. If needed, add one more tablespoon of cream. Add a few drops of food colouring and mix in until you have an even colour.
- Once the cake has cooled completely, transfer to a serving plate and frost the cake with the frosting. Sprinkle over sprinkles, if using. Will keep for about 3 days in an airtight container on the counter.
*A note on times provided: appliances vary, any prep and/or cook times provided are estimates only.
Nutrition Facts
Vanilla Cake Squares with Whipped Frosting
Amount Per Serving (1 serving)
Calories 201
Calories from Fat 117
% Daily Value*
Fat 13g20%
Saturated Fat 8g50%
Trans Fat 0.5g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 3g
Cholesterol 54mg18%
Sodium 157mg7%
Potassium 38mg1%
Carbohydrates 34g11%
Fiber 0.3g1%
Sugar 10g11%
Protein 2g4%
Vitamin A 424IU8%
Vitamin C 0.01mg0%
Calcium 34mg3%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.