Einkorn Birthday Cake

Try this vanilla einkorn birthday cake with buttercream frosting! Can be made as a double layer cake, or in a 9x13 pan. Either way, you're going to love this white cake recipe for years to come!

If you're looking for a light and fluffy einkorn birthday cake, you're in the right place. We've been making this recipe now for years and it is hands down the best vanilla birthday cake you'll ever eat!

It's almost a cross between a white cake and a pound cake in taste and texture, being a little more dense by nature (einkorn is more dense generally), but still so light and delicious!

Reading over this recipe, you may think it seems a little overly complicated or finicky. It's honestly not. It may be a little different from other cake recipes you've tried, but trust me... it's worth it!

Because the thing about Einkorn is that it just doesn't act the same way that regular flours do, which is a really good thing! Read about why I love (and exclusively use) Einkorn Flour here.

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Einkorn Birthday Cake

This recipes makes a reasonably sized cake, but don't be afraid that it won't feed your crowd. My family is the biggest bunch of cake eaters you can imagine, and there was still plenty left over after the 15 adults had eaten a slice!

It's so rich that even we had a hard time finishing the slices we originally thought were small!

Of course, it was so delicious that we persevered and managed to take down the beast :-)

This is how much was left after all the adults (and 3 kiddos) had eaten their fill!

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Even as rich as it was... when it was gone, we were all sad and immediately started looking forward to the next birthday. ;-)

Can you make this vanilla einkorn cake in a 9x13 pan?

Yes! You can make this cake in a 9x13 pan as well!

Just grease it first, no flouring needed and bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes, or until it passes the toothpick test.

Please note: If you are baking in a 9x13 pan, cut the frosting recipe to 2 sticks of butter, half a pound of sugar, and a splash of milk and vanilla to consistency. This is because you won't have the double layer, so half the icing is plenty!

Einkorn Birthday Cake with Buttercream Icing

Finally, a light and fluffy white einkorn birthday cake that is easy to make and delicious to eat! Makes enough for a crowd!

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Course: Dessert

Keyword: Einkorn birthday cake, einkorn cake recipe, einkorn vanilla cake, einkorn white cake recipe

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes

Total Time: 50 minutes

Servings: 24 servings

Calories: 405kcal

Ingredients

For Cake

• 4 cups Einkorn flour
• 2 sticks butter room temperature
• 2 cups sugar
• 4 eggs
• 2 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp salt
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 cup milk I use raw
• 3 egg whites whipped to stiff peaks

For Icing

• 3 sticks butter room temperature
• 1 pound powdered sugar
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup milk again, I use raw
• dash of salt

Instructions

For Cake

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Butter two tall, straight-sided cake pans. I used 8 inch pans, but you could use 9 inch or even a square or rectangular pan… just make sure it has high sides!
• Once your pans are buttered, dust with flour. Be sure to remove the excess flour!
• In your mixer, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. I creamed the butter alone until very smooth before adding the sugar, then beat on med-high for another 5 minutes.
• Add in the eggs, one at a time, mixing well until each is incorporated.
• Add the vanilla extract to the milk.
• Alternating between the dry ingredients and the wet ones, add to the butter and sugar. Mix until combined after each addition. Beginning and ending with the dry mix works best!
• Using a spatula (not your mixer), gently fold in the egg whites. Stop when the egg whites are combined, but not completely incorporated.
• Pour the batter evenly into your pans. Bang the cake firmly on the counter (keep pan flat) to make sure there are no air pockets.
• Bake for 40 to 45 minutes or until a toothpick cake comes out clean.

For Icing

• Place butter in mixer and whip until smooth.
• Slowly add sugar - about a half cup at a time. Scrap down the sides often. Mix until all is well combined.
• Slowly add milk.
• Add vanilla and salt.

Notes

Make sure that cakes are cool before icing.

 

** You can make this cake in a 9x13 pan as well. Just grease it first, no flouring needed. Bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes, or until it passes the toothpick test. 

*** If you are baking in a 9x13 pan, cut the frosting recipe to 2 sticks of butter, half a pound of sugar, and a splash of milk and vanilla to consistency. This is because you won't have the double layer, so half the icing is plenty!

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts

Einkorn Birthday Cake with Buttercream Icing

Amount Per Serving (1 piece)

Calories 405 Calories from Fat 180

% Daily Value*

Fat 20g31%

Saturated Fat 13g81%

Cholesterol 79mg26%

Sodium 365mg16%

Potassium 61mg2%

Carbohydrates 52g17%

Fiber 1g4%

Sugar 36g40%

Protein 4g8%

Vitamin A 648IU13%

Calcium 55mg6%

Iron 1mg6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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