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Classic Vanilla Cake Recipe

Classic Vanilla Cake Recipe

Michelle Kim
Follow this classic recipe to bake a moist and fluffy vanilla cake, perfect for birthdays, special occasions, or just because you feel like enjoying a delicious dessert.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 8
Calories 250 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Oven Preheated to 350°F (175°C)
  • 2 8-inch round cake pans Greased and floured
  • 1 Mixing bowl
  • 1 Electric mixer Or a whisk

Ingredients
  

  • 1 and 1/2 cups All-purpose flour
  • 1 and 1/2 tsp Baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted butter Softened
  • 1 cup Granulated sugar
  • 2 large Eggs At room temperature
  • 2 tsp Vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup Milk At room temperature

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  • In another bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  • Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition, then mix in the vanilla extract.
  • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the milk, and mix until just combined.
  • Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.
  • Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

For more flavor, consider adding lemon zest to the batter or glaze with a simple icing of powdered sugar and milk.

Nutrition

Serving: 100gCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 4gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 75mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 22500IUCalcium: 600mgIron: 0.2mg
Keyword Baking, Classic, dessert, Sweet, Vanilla Cake
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