Delightful Vanilla Cake
Indulge in the magic of this delightful vanilla cake that promises to elevate any occasion. With its fluffy texture and rich vanilla flavor, each slice melts in your mouth, making it a perfect treat for birthdays, anniversaries, or simply a sweet escape from everyday life.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 2 ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 4 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup whole milk
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round baking pans.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt; set aside.
- In a mixing bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy (3-5 minutes).
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in vanilla extract and mix until combined.
- Gradually add milk while mixing on low speed until just incorporated.
- Slowly add dry ingredients to wet mixture until just combined; do not overmix.
- Divide batter between prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cakes to cool in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (85g)
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 75mg