Description
A professional-grade, fluffy, and moist vanilla layer cake that is perfect for any celebration.
Ingredients
2 cups plain / all purpose flour
2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 tsp cooking salt
4 large eggs
1 1/2 cups caster / superfine sugar
115g / 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cut into 1.5cm cubes
1 cup milk, full fat
3 tsp vanilla extract
3 tsp vegetable or canola oil
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 8-inch cake pans.
Step 2: Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl.
Step 3: Beat eggs and sugar for 5 minutes until pale and thick.
Step 4: Melt butter into the milk over low heat without boiling.
Step 5: Fold dry ingredients into the egg mixture carefully.
Step 6: Temper the warm milk mixture with a cup of batter and vanilla, then combine everything.
Step 7: Bake for 25-30 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
Step 8: Cool completely on a wire rack before decorating.
Notes
Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for the best emulsion. Do not overmix once the flour is added.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 348 kcal
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
