Vanilla Cake
Vanilla cake is the epitome of comfort desserts, delivering a soft, fluffy texture and a warm vanilla aroma that brings back cherished memories. This easy-to-follow recipe is perfect for any celebration or simply to indulge yourself. With its moist crumb and delightful flavor, this vanilla cake is sure to bring smiles at the table. Whether topped with your favorite frosting or enjoyed plain, it will quickly become a beloved treat in your home.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 12 slices 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup whole milk
- 3 large eggs
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- ½ tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two round cake pans and line the bottoms with parchment paper.
- In one bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy (about 3-5 minutes).
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually alternate adding the dry ingredients and milk to the creamed mixture, starting and ending with flour.
- Divide the batter between prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let cakes cool for 10 minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: - For added flavor, consider incorporating almond extract or chocolate chips into the batter. - Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days.