Experience the delightful aura of this thick and chewy Vanilla Bean Sugar Cake. Its buttery, sugary sweetness and the subtle kick of vanilla bean will make it an instant hit for all occasions - birthdays, social gatherings and even an option for Valentine's Day dessert.
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and grease a round cake dish.
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In a large mixing bowl, blend the unsalted butter, extra virgin olive oil, granulated sugar, organic powdered sugar, pure vanilla extract, and the seeds scraped from 1 vanilla bean until smooth.
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Crack the eggs into the bowl and blend until fully incorporated.
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In a separate bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, salt, cream of tartar, and baking soda. Gradually blend into the butter mixture until completely mixed.
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Press the dough evenly into the greased dish.
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Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Keep a close eye to avoid overbaking.
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Sprinkle the baked cake evenly with the additional granulated sugar and allow the cake to cool.
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Once the cake is cool, spread the vanilla icing over the top. Your Vanilla Bean Sugar Cake is ready to be served.