The Most Amazing Vanilla Cake
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4.7
The Most Amazing Vanilla Cake
Description
This vanilla cake recipe uses a combination of softened butter and vegetable oil to balance flavor and moisture. Granulated sugar is creamed with the fats until smooth and creamy, then buttermilk, eggs, and vanilla extract are mixed in to create a rich batter. Cake flour, baking powder, and salt are sifted and gently incorporated to maintain a light texture.
The batter is divided into prepared 9-inch pans and baked at 350°F until a toothpick tests clean, resulting in a tender crumb with a golden crust. After cooling, the layers can be stacked with frosting in between and on top for an elegant presentation. The recipe accommodates making three thinner layers or two thicker ones, depending on layering preference.
The cake's balance of butter and oil helps preserve moisture and softness. Sifting dry ingredients improves texture uniformity but is optional. This versatile cake serves well for birthdays, celebrations, or classic dessert needs and accepts a variety of frostings.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter softened, salted
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 cups buttermilk warmed to room temperature
- 3 egg warmed to room temperature
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 3 1/2 cups cake flour
- 4 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Grease two 9-inch round cake pans with butter or nonstick cooking spray and then line the bottoms with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, use a hand mixer on high speed to cream the butter, vegetable oil, and sugar together until smooth and creamy, about 3 minutes. Add the buttermilk, eggs, and vanilla extract. Beat on low speed until combined.
- Add the cake flour, baking powder, and salt. Mix until just combined. Use a rubber spatula to scrape the sides and bottom of the bowl to ensure all of the ingredients are incorporated.
- Divide the batter among the prepared pans. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Let the cakes sit in the pans on a wire rack to cool completely before turning them out onto the rack.
- To assemble, frost in between the layers as you stack the cakes and then frost and decorate the top and sides.
Notes
- Sifting the flour, baking powder, and salt before mixing helps achieve a more even texture.
- The cake can be made as two thick layers or three thinner layers, depending on your preference.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 16Servings or 1 3 layer cake
Amount Per Serving
Calories 310 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1slice | |
| Calories | 310kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 41g | 14% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Cholesterol | 48mg | 16% |
| Sodium | 160mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 172mg | 4% |
| Sugar | 20g | 40% |
| Vitamin A | 260IU | 5% |
| Calcium | 80mg | 8% |
| Iron | 1.5mg | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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