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Best Homemade Vanilla Cake Recipe + Video

This All-Purpose Homemade Cake Recipe is the BEST Birthday Cake Recipe we've ever tasted! Learn How to Make Vanilla Cake from Scratch... The easy way!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 12
Calories: 344 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 cups cake flour (or 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour + 1/4 cup cornstarch)
  • 2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 1/4 teaspoons salt
  • 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened (1 1/2 sticks)
  • 2 large eggs + 1 egg white
  • 1 1/2 cups buttermilk
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • Funfetti Frosting Recipe

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Set out two 9-inch cake pans or one 9X13-inch baking dish. Grease and flour the pans. (If you plan to flip the cake out of the pan, line the bottom with parchment paper before greasing the pan. Trace the bottom of the pans onto parchment paper and cut the pieces out to fit exactly.)
  2. In the bowl of a stand mixer, cream the butter and sugar on high speed, until ultra light and fluffy. (about 3-5 minutes) Then scrape the bowl with a rubber spatula.
  3. In a separate bowl, mix the cake flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  4. Pour the buttermilk in a large measuring pitcher. Then whisk in the eggs, egg white, and vanilla extract.
  5. Turn the mixer on low and alternate adding in the flour mixture and the buttermilk, until all is combined. Scrape the bowl again. Then beat again for 15-30 seconds, just until the batter is smooth. Do not over-mix the batter.
  6. Pour the cake batter in the prepared pan(s) and place on the center rack in the oven. Bake 9-inch pans for 22-25 minutes, or a 9X13-inch pan for 30-35 minutes. Test the cake by inserting a toothpick into the center. If it comes out clean, remove from the oven.
  7. Cool the cake in the pan for 15 minutes, then carefully flip out onto a cooling rack. Cool completely. Once cooled, frost the cake with Homemade Funfetti Frosting. Then cut and serve!

Notes

  • Flour Measuring - It's very important to measure the flour properly. Stir the flour in the bag to lighten it up. Spoon the flour into measuring cups. Then level off the top.
  • Learn how to make your own buttermilk here!
  • What about cupcakes? Yes, you can scoop the batter into 24 cupcake liners. Bake for approximately 14-16 minutes.
  • To Store: After serving, cover the cake well. Then you can leave it out at room temperature for 4-5 days, or refrigerate it for up to a week.
  • To Freeze: Wrap the cake very well with plastic, and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature before serving.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1lg pc Calories 344kcal (17%) Carbohydrates 50g (17%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 14g (22%) Saturated Fat 8g (40%) Cholesterol 69mg (23%) Sodium 336mg (14%) Potassium 150mg (4%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 31g (62%) Vitamin A 455IU (9%) Calcium 76mg (8%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 344

% Daily Value*

Serving 1lg pc
Calories 344kcal 17%
Carbohydrates 50g 17%
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 14g 22%
Saturated Fat 8g 40%
Cholesterol 69mg 23%
Sodium 336mg 14%
Potassium 150mg 3%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 31g 62%
Vitamin A 455IU 9%
Calcium 76mg 8%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.