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The Best Vanilla Cake Recipe

The Best Vanilla Cake Recipe - A vanilla cake recipe that is quick, easy, and delicious! Made from scratch, this cake is perfect for every occasion!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 24 people
Calories: 210 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 3 3 cups all-purpose flour or cake flour
  • 2 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 1 pinch kosher salt
  • 1 1 cup butter softened to room temperature
  • 2 2 cups sugar
  • 4 4 large eggs at room temperature
  • 1 1 cup buttermilk at room temperature
  • 2 1/2 2 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • Chocolate buttercream frosting

Instructions

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  1. Preheat. Preheat oven to 350º F.
  2. Prep Pans. Prepare three 8 or 9-inch cake pans for baking by coating them with softened butter, lining with a piece of parchment fitted to the cake pan, brushing the top of the parchment with more softened butter and then lightly flouring the pans and parchment. You can also use my homemade cake goop if you like. 
  3. Whisk dry ingredients. Whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt in a large bowl. Set aside. 
  4. Cream butter and sugar. Cream the butter with an electric mixer. Then add the sugar. Cream together for about 8 more minutes. 
  5. Add eggs. Add the eggs, one at a time, and mix until just combined. 
  6. Alternate wet and dry. Add one-third of the flour mixture and mix until well combined. Add half of the buttermilk and mix until well combined. Repeat with another one-third of the flour mixture followed by the buttermilk and then ending with the remaining flour mixture, making sure to mix each addition until well combined. 
  7. Add vanilla. Mix in vanilla until well combined. 
  8. Distribute and bake. Divide cake batter among the cake pans and bake for 25-30 minutes, until the edges of the cake turn loose from the pans and a toothpick inserted into the middle of the cake comes out clean. 
  9. Cool. Remove from the oven and allow to cool for about 10 minutes in the pan. Then, carefully turn out the cake onto wire cooling racks and allow to cool completely. 
  10. Frost. Frost cake with Chocolate Buttercream Frosting, or your desired frosting.

Notes

  • Nutrition information does not include frosting. 
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Nutrition Information

Calories 210kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 29g (10%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 9g (14%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Cholesterol 57mg (19%) Sodium 139mg (6%) Potassium 79mg (2%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 17g (34%) Vitamin A 305IU (6%) Calcium 36mg (4%) Iron 0.9mg (5%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 24people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 210

% Daily Value*

Calories 210kcal 11%
Carbohydrates 29g 10%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 9g 14%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Cholesterol 57mg 19%
Sodium 139mg 6%
Potassium 79mg 2%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 17g 34%
Vitamin A 305IU 6%
Calcium 36mg 4%
Iron 0.9mg 5%

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