Vanilla Wafer Cake
The ultimate comfort food, Vanilla Wafer Cake is a delightful blend of sweet, creamy flavors that will satisfy your sweet tooth. With its easy preparation and irresistible taste, this cake is perfect for any occasion. Make it tonight for a crowd-pleasing treat!
Equipment
- Electric Stand Mixer
Ingredients
- 2 sticks butter (1 cup, softened)
- 1.75 cups sugar
- 6 eggs eggs
- 1 box vanilla wafers (11-ounce)
- 0.5 cups milk
- 1.5 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 package sweetened shredded coconut (7-ounce)
- 1 cup finely chopped pecans
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Ensure your oven is fully preheated for an even bake. While preheating, grease and flour a Bundt pan well to prevent sticking.
- In a large mixing bowl, use your electric mixer to cream the butter and sugar together. Aim for a light and fluffy texture, which usually takes about 3 to 5 minutes. This step is crucial as it incorporates air into the batter, giving your cake a nice rise.
- Add the eggs one at a time, ensuring each egg is fully incorporated before adding the next. This gradual addition helps maintain the cake's structure and texture. You should see a smooth and shiny batter by the time you’re done.
- Now, gradually mix in the crushed vanilla wafers alternating with the milk. Start with about a quarter of the wafers, then add some milk, and repeat until both are fully incorporated. This will help keep the batter from becoming too thick.
- Stir in the vanilla extract, coconut, and pecans gently, ensuring even distribution. At this point, the batter should be thick and fragrant.
- Pour the batter into the prepared Bundt pan, smoothing the top with a spatula. Make sure the batter is evenly distributed to allow for uniform baking.
- Place the Bundt pan in the preheated oven and bake for 60 to 70 minutes. Start checking for doneness at the 60-minute mark by inserting a toothpick into the center. If it comes out clean, it’s ready!
- Once baked, let the cake cool in the pan for about 15 minutes. This cooling step is essential to allow the cake to set before inverting it.
- After cooling, carefully invert the cake onto a cake stand or plate. Tap the pan gently to help release the cake and admire your beautiful creation!
Notes
- Tip 1: Whenever I bake something in a bundt pan, I place it on a baking sheet just in case there is any overflow.
- Tip 2: This cake likes to stick to the pan. Be sure you use a good quality nonstick bundt pan.
- Tip 3: I have good luck spraying the pan with Baker’s Joy with Flour.