Classic Vanilla Cake
A simple and delightful vanilla cake recipe that fills your kitchen with love and nostalgia. Perfect for celebrations or as an afternoon treat.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 30
- Total Time: 45
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup milk
- 3 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 3 large eggs
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- Cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet mixture, alternating with the milk.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool the cakes in the pans for 10 minutes, then remove and transfer to wire racks.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
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