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vanilla cake recipe

Classic Vanilla Cake

A soft, fluffy, aromatic vanilla cake perfect for any celebration.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
Wet Ingredients
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 1/2 cups sugar
  • 4 large eggs room temperature
  • 1 tbsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup milk room temperature

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Electric mixer
  • Cake Pan

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 8-inch cake pans.
  2. Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
  3. Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in the vanilla extract.
  5. Alternate adding dry ingredients and milk until smooth.
  6. Divide batter into pans and bake for 25–30 minutes.

Nutrition

Calories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 48gProtein: 5gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 95mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 80mgFiber: 1gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 90mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Let the cake cool completely before frosting to avoid melting the icing.
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