Description
This easy Simple Vanilla Cake recipe yields a moist, fluffy, and perfectly sweet classic that's ideal for any celebration or simple dessert.
Ingredients
1.5 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup granulated sugar
1.5 tsp baking powder
0.5 tsp salt
0.5 cup unsalted butter, softened
2 large eggs
2 tsp vanilla extract
0.5 cup milk
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour an 8-inch round cake pan or line a 9x13 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
Step 2: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
Step 3: Add the softened unsalted butter, large eggs, vanilla extract, and milk to the dry ingredients. Beat with an electric mixer on low speed until just combined, then increase to medium speed and beat for 2-3 minutes, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed, until the batter is light and fluffy.
Step 4: Pour the batter evenly into the prepared cake pan.
Step 5: Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a wooden skewer or toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. The cake should be golden brown and spring back when lightly touched.
Step 6: Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely. Once cooled, frost as desired.
Notes
For best results, ensure all cold ingredients like butter and eggs are at room temperature before mixing. This helps create a smoother batter and a more tender crumb. Do not overmix the batter once the wet ingredients are added.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
