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Signature Vanilla Cake: Easy Homemade Recipe for Any Occasion
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Signature Vanilla Cake: Easy Homemade Recipe for Any Occasion
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Signature Vanilla Cake: Easy Homemade Recipe for Any Occasion

Master the art of baking with this simple yet elegant signature vanilla cake recipe. Perfect for beginners and seasoned bakers alike, this quick tutorial guides you through creating a moist, fluffy cake that's ideal for birthdays, gatherings, or a cozy tea time. Learn tips for a perfect bake every time!
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Beautifully baked golden cake
Beautifully baked golden cake

Recipe Information

15m
Prep Time
35m
Cook Time
1h 50m
Total Time
8
Servings
Easy
American / Dessert
English
Nutrition (per serving)
350
Calories
5g
Protein
50g
Carbs
15g
Fat
Cake cooling on a wire rack
Cake cooling on a wire rack

Ingredients

  • All-purpose flour
    (Sifted)

    2 cups

  • Granulated sugar

    1.5 cups
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  • Baking powder

    2 teaspoons

  • Salt

    1 teaspoon

  • Unsalted butter
    (Softened, 1 stick (113g))

    1 cup

  • Large eggs
    (Room temperature)

    2

  • Whole milk
    (Room temperature)

    1 cup
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  • Vanilla extract

    1 teaspoon

  • Powdered sugar
    (For dusting/glaze)

    1 cup
Servings: 8
💡 Tip: Check off ingredients as you add them to keep track of your progress!
Cake dusted with powdered sugar, ready to serve
Cake dusted with powdered sugar, ready to serve

Instructions

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  • 1

    Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round baking pan.
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    Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round baking pan.
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    Ensure oven is fully preheated for even baking.
  • 2

    In a large bowl, quickly whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
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    In a large bowl, quickly whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
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    Sifting flour helps create a lighter cake texture.
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  • 3

    In a separate bowl, cream softened butter and eggs until light. Briefly add milk and vanilla extract, mixing until just combined.
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    In a separate bowl, cream softened butter and eggs until light. Briefly add milk and vanilla extract, mixing until just combined.
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    Room temperature ingredients emulsify better.
  • 4

    Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix.
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    Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix.
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    Overmixing can lead to a tough cake.
  • 5

    Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
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    Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
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    Tap the pan gently to release air bubbles.
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  • 6

    Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
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    Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
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    Avoid opening the oven door too early.
  • 7

    Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then invert onto a wire rack to cool completely.
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    Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then invert onto a wire rack to cool completely.
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    A fully cooled cake is easier to slice and decorate.
  • 8

    Dust with powdered sugar or glaze with a simple mix of powdered sugar and milk/water, if desired.
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    Dust with powdered sugar or glaze with a simple mix of powdered sugar and milk/water, if desired.
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    For a thicker glaze, add less liquid.
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