The Best Vanilla Cake

I love to cook! I took cake decorating in 7th grade and have a degree in restaurant management. My husband and I opened and owned a bakery for 9 years. We live at 5000 ft so I can adjust most recipes for high altitude. Succumbed to the instant pot craze after loving my stovetop pressure cooker & am a convert. Love to ski, bike, garden & cook.

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subheading: Cake:

Nonstick baking spray

3 ½ cups all-purpose flour (see Cook's Note)

2 tablespoons cornstarch

2 teaspoons baking powder

2 teaspoons kosher salt

1 teaspoon baking soda

2 sticks (16 tablespoons) unsalted butter, at room temperature

2 cups granulated sugar

3 tablespoons vegetable oil

1 tablespoon pure vanilla paste or extract

3 large eggs, at room temperature

2 large egg yolks, at room temperature

2 cups buttermilk, well-shaken

subheading: Frosting:

6 sticks (1 ½ pounds) unsalted butter, at room temperature

4 cups confectioners' sugar

⅓ cup heavy cream

1 tablespoon pure vanilla paste or extract

½ teaspoon kosher salt

Directions at foodnetwork.com

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