Easy Vanilla Cake
Moist, fluffy, and bursting with classic flavor, this Easy Vanilla Cake recipe is a must-have staple for home bakers. Made with simple pantry ingredients like all-purpose flour, sugar, and pure vanilla extract, this recipe blends buttery richness with a delicate crumb for the ultimate dessert perfection. Ready in just 20 minutes of prep time, this versatile cake bakes up golden and tender in only 30 minutes, making it the ideal choice for birthdays, celebrations, or everyday indulgence. Whether paired with creamy frosting or enjoyed plain, this delightful vanilla cake serves 12 and offers a timeless treat that’s perfect for any occasion. Try it for your next special gathering or to satisfy your sweet tooth with a homemade, bakery-quality dessert!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2.5 cups All-purpose flour
- 1.75 cups Granulated sugar
- 2.5 teaspoons Baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.5 cups Unsalted butter, softened
- 4 units Large eggs
- 2 teaspoons Pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup Whole milk
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and lightly flour two 9-inch round cake pans or line them with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
Add the softened butter to the dry ingredients and mix with an electric mixer on low speed until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, vanilla extract, and milk until smooth.
Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry mixture, mixing on medium speed until the batter is smooth and well combined. Be careful not to overmix.
Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans and use a spatula to smooth the tops.
Bake in the preheated oven for 28-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center of the cakes comes out clean.
Remove the cakes from the oven and allow them to cool in the pans for 10 minutes. Then, carefully turn them out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
Once cooled, frost and decorate the cakes as desired. Slice, serve, and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3740 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 126.8 g | 163% | |
| Saturated Fat | 71.7 g | 358% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1032 mg | 344% | |
| Sodium | 2698 mg | 117% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 600.7 g | 218% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.2 g | 29% | |
| Total Sugars | 362.5 g | ||
| Protein | 64.0 g | 128% | |
| Vitamin D | 6.7 mcg | 33% | |
| Calcium | 478 mg | 37% | |
| Iron | 18.0 mg | 100% | |
| Potassium | 993 mg | 21% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
