Three-tiered wedding cake with Swiss meringue buttercream, adorned with fresh white flowers and pearls, on a silver cake stand in an elegantly blurred reception setting.

VANILLA BEAN WEDDING CAKE: A LUXURIOUS CELEBRATION CENTERPIECE

Vanilla Bean Wedding Cake: A Luxurious Celebration Centerpiece

Key Info:

Prep Time: 45 minutes

Cook Time: 40 minutes

Total Time: 4 hours

Servings: 24

Difficulty: Intermediate

Dietary: Vegetarian

Essential Equipment:
Ingredients:

Cake Dry Mix:

  • 3½ cups cake flour
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp salt

Cake Wet Ingredients:

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 1½ cups granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 2 vanilla beans, seeds scraped
  • 1¼ cups whole milk
  • ¼ cup vegetable oil

Swiss Meringue Buttercream:

  • 6 egg whites
  • 1½ cups granulated sugar
  • 2 cups unsalted butter
  • 2 tbsp vanilla bean paste
Preparation Method:
1. Prep Station
  • Bring all ingredients to room temperature
  • Preheat oven to 350°F
  • Grease and line cake pans with parchment

A sunlit kitchen countertop prepared for baking a wedding cake, showcasing organized measuring cups, aromatic vanilla beans, room temperature eggs and butter, and a stand mixer, with cake flour and sugar illuminated by natural light.

2. Cake Batter Magic
  • Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy
  • Add eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly
  • Scrape vanilla bean seeds into mixture
  • Alternate adding dry ingredients and milk
  • Mix until just combined – do NOT overmix!
3. Baking Perfection
  • Divide batter evenly between prepared pans
  • Bake 35-40 minutes
  • Test with toothpick: should come out clean
  • Cool in pans 15 minutes
  • Transfer to wire rack, cool completely

An elegant three-tiered wedding cake with pearl-like Swiss meringue buttercream, adorned with fresh flowers, displayed on a silver stand in a softly lit reception setting.

4. Swiss Meringue Buttercream
  • Whisk egg whites and sugar over double boiler
  • Heat to 160°F for food safety
  • Whip until stiff, glossy peaks form
  • Gradually add soft butter
  • Incorporate vanilla bean paste
5. Assembly
  • Level cake layers if needed
  • Apply thin crumb coat
  • Chill 15 minutes
  • Final frosting layer
  • Decorate with piping bags
Crucial Tips:
  • Use fresh, high-quality vanilla
  • Room temperature ingredients are KEY
  • Don’t overwork the batter
  • Chill between frosting layers
Storage:
  • Refrigerate up to 3 days
  • Freeze unfrosted layers up to 1 month
  • Bring to room temperature before serving
Variations:
  • Add lemon zest
  • Use berry compote filling
  • Gluten-free flour option
  • Vegan substitutions available
Common Mistakes:
  • Overmixing batter
  • Cold ingredients
  • Uneven cake layers
  • Melting frosting

Wedding cake stand recommended for stunning presentation!

Pro Chef Notes:

Vanilla bean isn’t just flavor – it’s a statement. Each speckle tells a story of craftsmanship and love.

Bon appétit and happy wedding!

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