Easy Vanilla Cake Recipe: Bake a Delicious Homemade Treat

Name: Easy Vanilla Cake Recipe: Bake a Delicious Homemade Treat
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 80 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 3/4 cups All-purpose flour; 1 1/2 cups Granulated sugar; 1 tablespoon Baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon Salt; 1/2 cup Unsalted butter, softened; 2 units Large eggs; 1 cup Whole milk; 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract

Learn how to bake a simple and delicious homemade vanilla cake from scratch. This easy-to-follow recipe is perfect for beginners and yields a moist, fluffy cake for any occasion. Follow along for quick steps and helpful tips to master your baking skills.

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#Homemade

Mixing the Batter

Recipe Information

15m

Prep Time

35m

Cook Time

1h 20m

Total Time

Servings

Medium

American

English

Nutrition (per serving)

300

Calories

Protein

45g

Carbs

15g

Fat

Pouring Batter into Pan

Ingredients

Servings: 8

💡 Tip: Check off ingredients as you add them to keep track of your progress!

Freshly Baked Cake

Instructions

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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
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Ensure all dry ingredients are well combined for even baking.
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In a large bowl, cream the softened butter until light and fluffy. Gradually beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
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In a large bowl, cream the softened butter until light and fluffy. Gradually beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
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Room temperature butter and eggs mix better, creating a smoother batter.

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Alternately add the dry ingredients and milk to the wet mixture, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined, do not overmix.
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Alternately add the dry ingredients and milk to the wet mixture, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined, do not overmix.
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Overmixing develops gluten, leading to a tough cake. Mix gently.
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Pour the batter evenly into the prepared cake pan. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Pour the batter evenly into the prepared cake pan. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Check for doneness around 30 minutes to avoid overbaking.
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Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely. Once cooled, frost and decorate as desired.
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Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely. Once cooled, frost and decorate as desired.
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Cooling completely prevents frosting from melting and ensures easy handling.