Description
Indulge in a fluffy, moist vanilla cake that’s perfect for any occasion! This simple recipe guarantees delightful flavors that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tbsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup whole milk
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round baking pans.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy (about 3-4 minutes).
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in vanilla.
- Alternately mix in dry ingredients and milk until just combined.
- Divide batter evenly between the prepared pans. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
Notes
- For added flavor, substitute vanilla extract with almond extract.
- Customize your cake by adding chocolate chips or fresh fruit to the batter.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container; warm slices in the microwave when ready to enjoy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (85g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 80mg