Description
Indulge in the delightful nostalgia of homemade vanilla cake with this easy-to-follow recipe. The soft, fluffy texture and rich vanilla flavor make it the perfect centerpiece for any celebration or cozy family gathering. As the sweet aroma fills your kitchen, get ready to create lasting memories with every slice of this irresistible treat.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 4 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 cup whole milk (room temperature)
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- ½ tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy (about 3-5 minutes).
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, alternating with milk until just combined.
- Pour batter evenly into prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg