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Best Vanilla Cake

Learn how to make a vanilla cake from scratch! This homemade vanilla cake recipe from scratch is so easy. Vanilla cake from scratch is so better than a mix.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Servings: 12
Calories: 867 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

For the Cake:
  • 1 cup butter softened
  • 2 cups white sugar
  • 4 eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla
  • 31/4 cup self rising flour
  • 1 cup milk
For the Frosting:
  • 2 cups unsalted butter (softened)
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 8 cups powdered sugar
  • 4 tablespoons milk
  • Sprinkles (optional)

Instructions

For the Cake:
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  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
  2. Grease and flour 2, 9" round cake pans and set aside.
  3. Add butter, sugar and vanilla in a mixing bowl. Beat well until fluffy.
  4. Add eggs and beat well, one at a time.
  5. Add flour and milk, alternating until blended well.
  6. Pour into prepared baking pans and bake for 30-35 minutes or until toothpick in the center comes out clean. Cool completely before frosting and serving.
For the Frosting:
  1. Cream the butter in a large mixing bowl with a stand up mixer or hand held mixer.
  2. Then beat in the powdered sugar (1 cup at a time) on low speed until well combined.
  3. Then stir in the vanilla.  Then gradually add in the milk on medium high speed until the icing is the consistency that you prefer.
To Assemble: 
  1. Cut the round portion of the cakes off the top of the cakes with a serrated knife to make the cakes level.
  2. Put one of the cakes on a serving platter or cake stand.  Top the cake with the frosting.  
  3. Then stack the other cake on top and top that layer with buttercream icing as well.
  4. Frost the top of the cake and the sides of the cake with the remaining buttercream frosting (reserve some of the buttercream to decorate the top of the cake).
  5. Use the remaining frosting to pipe some swirls on top of the cake and top with the sprinkles.  
  6. Then the cake is ready to slice, serve and enjoy!  

Notes

  • Store the leftovers (covered) at room temperature for up to 4-5 days.  

Nutrition Information

Calories 867kcal (43%) Carbohydrates 177g (59%) Protein 13g (26%) Fat 50g (77%) Saturated Fat 30g (150%) Polyunsaturated Fat 3g Monounsaturated Fat 13g Trans Fat 2g Cholesterol 180mg (60%) Sodium 158mg (7%) Potassium 155mg (4%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 35g (70%) Vitamin A 1540IU (31%) Calcium 66mg (7%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 867

% Daily Value*

Calories 867kcal 43%
Carbohydrates 177g 59%
Protein 13g 26%
Fat 50g 77%
Saturated Fat 30g 150%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g 18%
Monounsaturated Fat 13g 65%
Trans Fat 2g 100%
Cholesterol 180mg 60%
Sodium 158mg 7%
Potassium 155mg 3%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 35g 70%
Vitamin A 1540IU 31%
Calcium 66mg 7%
Iron 1mg 6%

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

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