Description
This Homemade Vanilla Cake is a soft, fluffy, and rich dessert made from scratch with simple ingredients. Perfect for birthdays or special occasions, it delivers classic vanilla flavor in every bite.
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk or buttermilk
- 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 8-inch round cake pans or line with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Alternately add the dry ingredients and milk to the butter mixture, starting and ending with the flour. Mix just until combined.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and smooth the tops.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once cooled, frost with your favorite frosting and decorate as desired.
Notes
Use buttermilk for extra moisture and flavor.To make your own buttermilk, add 1 tbsp lemon juice or vinegar to 1 cup milk and let sit for 5–10 minutes.For cupcakes, fill liners 2/3 full and bake for 18–20 minutes.Wrap unfrosted layers tightly and freeze for up to 2 months.Level domed tops with a serrated knife for stacking cakes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/14 of cake)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 27g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
