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vanilla cake recipe

Vanilla Cake Recipe

A soft and fluffy vanilla cake with a light crumb and rich flavor, perfect for birthdays and celebrations.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Cake Base
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs room temperature
  • 1 tbsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup whole milk room temperature
Frosting
  • 2 cups buttercream frosting homemade or store-bought
  • fresh berries for topping

Equipment

  • Cake pans
  • Mixing Bowls

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 8-inch cake pans.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
  3. Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla.
  4. Alternate adding dry ingredients and milk into the butter mixture until smooth.
  5. Divide batter evenly into pans and bake for 28–30 minutes. Cool completely.
  6. Frost with buttercream and top with fresh berries.

Nutrition

Calories: 420kcalCarbohydrates: 54gProtein: 6gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 13gCholesterol: 110mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 38gVitamin A: 900IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

For added flavor, use vanilla bean paste instead of extract.
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