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Why This Is the Ultimate Vanilla Cake Recipe

A classic dessert that is fluffy, moist, and full of rich vanilla flavor, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Baking
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cake Ingredients
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1.5 cups granulated sugar
  • 0.5 cups unsalted butter, softened (or vegan butter for a vegan option)
  • 1 cup milk (or non-dairy milk for a vegan option)
  • 3 large eggs (or flax eggs for a vegan option)
  • 2.5 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 0.5 tsp salt

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  4. Mix in the vanilla extract.
  5. In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the milk, and mix until smooth.
  7. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans.
Baking
  1. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  2. Allow the cakes to cool for 10 minutes in the pans, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
Serving
  1. Frost with your favorite frosting and decorate as desired.
  2. Slice the cake into generous pieces and serve it on a nice plate.
  3. You can enjoy it plain or serve with fresh fruits, whipped cream, or a scoop of ice cream.

Notes

Make sure your ingredients are at room temperature for a better mix. Don’t overmix the batter after adding the flour, as this can make the cake dense. Rotate the cake pans halfway through baking for even cooking. For a rich vanilla flavor, use high-quality vanilla extract.