Description
This Best Vanilla Cake recipe is a classic, go-to dessert perfect for any celebration. Featuring a moist, buttery crumb and rich vanilla flavor, it’s easy to make and sure to impress.
Ingredients
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups sugar
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Add butter, eggs, milk, and vanilla. Beat on medium speed until smooth, about 2-3 minutes.
- Divide batter evenly between the prepared pans.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool in pans for 10 minutes, then turn out onto wire racks to cool completely.
Notes
- For an extra vanilla boost, add the seeds of one vanilla bean to the batter.
- Decorate with your favorite frosting, fresh berries, or a dusting of powdered sugar.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 28 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 58 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg