Description
This ultimate vanilla cake recipe yields a moist, fluffy, and flavorful cake that’s a hit for any celebration or as a comforting treat. Easy to follow for bakers of all levels.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 2 cups sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup milk
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch cake pans.
- Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then vanilla. Alternately add dry ingredients and milk.
- Divide batter into pans. Bake for 25-30 minutes. Cool before frosting.
Notes
- For a gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with a gluten-free blend.
- To enhance the vanilla flavor, use high-quality vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: per serving
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 48g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Carbohydrates: 76g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 130mg