Description
A classic vanilla cake with a fluffy texture and rich vanilla flavor, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 2½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2½ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup whole milk
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Prepare the cake pan by lining it with parchment paper and greasing it if desired.
- Mix the dry ingredients: whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl.
- Beat the softened butter until smooth and creamy.
- Add the granulated sugar gradually, beating until light and fluffy.
- Incorporate the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Mix in the vanilla extract.
- Combine the dry ingredients and milk alternately into the batter until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan.
- Bake for about 35 minutes and check for doneness with a toothpick.
- Cool the cake in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.
Notes
Use room temperature ingredients for the best texture and avoid overmixing to prevent a dense cake.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 100mg