Vanilla Cake
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4.7
Vanilla Cake
Description
This Vanilla Cake recipe uses unsalted butter creamed with sugar to form a fluffy base, then incorporates eggs added individually for structure and moisture. Vanilla extract adds aromatic depth. The dry ingredients—flour, baking powder, and salt—are sifted to ensure even rising and texture. Alternating flour mixture with whole milk into the creamed butter and sugar helps maintain a smooth batter. The cake bakes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, forming two 8-inch layers. Once cooled, the layers are assembled and covered with classic buttercream frosting, balancing the cake’s subtle sweetness with creamy richness.
The cake's texture is tender but sturdy enough to hold the frosting and layers together. The vanilla flavor is prominent but not overpowering, ideal for pairing with various frostings or decorations. This cake works well for birthdays, celebrations, or any dessert occasion.
Using room temperature ingredients and accurate measuring contributes to the cake’s consistent results. Cooling the cake fully before frosting prevents melting. The recipe references an accompanying buttercream frosting method for finishing.
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup butter unsalted
- 1 1/3 cups sugar
- 3 large egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup milk room temperature, whole
- 2 1/4 cups flour
- 2 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- buttercream frosting recipe, classic
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and butter and flour two 8 inch cake pans.
- Sift together the flour, baking powder and salt then set aside.
- To your stand mixer add the butter and sugar and beat them together until light and fluffy on medium speed, 2-3 minutes, then add in the eggs one at a time 15 seconds apart along with the vanilla then lower the speed to low. Add the flour mixture and milk, alternating a little of each at a time.
- Pour into the cake pans evenly and bake for 25-30 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Once cakes are cooled frost them with your buttercream frosting.
Notes
- Use room temperature ingredients for best batter consistency and rising.
- Ensure cake layers are fully cooled before applying buttercream frosting to prevent melting.
- The recipe pairs well with a classic buttercream frosting detailed separately.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 461 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 461kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 67g | 22% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Cholesterol | 73mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 193mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 159mg | 3% |
| Sugar | 47g | 94% |
| Vitamin A | 445IU | 9% |
| Calcium | 70mg | 7% |
| Iron | 1.4mg | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.7
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