2 ¼ c ap flour

2 tsp baking powder

2 tsp baking soda

1/ tsp salt

2 c water

2 c sugar

6 tbsp unsalted butter

2 tbsp oil

1 tbsp vanilla extract

1 vanilla bean

2 large eggs

Preheat oven to 170 degrees. Butter two 8 inch round cake pans.

Whisk flour baking soda powder and salt.

In a medium saucepan over medium high heat, combine water ang sugar. Bring to a simmer and stir
until sugar dissolves about a minute. Remove from heat and add butter. Stir until melted.

Let cool for 5 min and whisk in oil vanilla extract and beans. Quickly beat in eggs and whisk in dry
ingredients until smooth.

Divide batter unto prepared pans and bake for 20-25min.

Frostings:

Buttercream frosting:1 c Butter, 2 c confectioners and 2 tbsps milk, 1 tsp vanilla

Swiss meringue buttercream: 5 large egg whites, 1 ¼ c sugar, 2 c unsalted butter, ¼ tsp salt

Creamcheese frosting: 1 cup cream cheese, 2 cups powdered sugar, 1 ½ cups whipping cream