Description
Savor the light and fluffy delight of this moist vanilla cake, perfect for any celebration or a sweet indulgence at home. Easy to make and deliciously satisfying!
Ingredients
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- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup whole milk
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients alternately with the milk into the creamed mixture, starting and ending with flour. Stir in vanilla extract.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Cool in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (80g)
- Calories: 285
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: - For added flavor, swap vanilla extract with vanilla bean paste or add lemon zest. - Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days or freeze slices for longer storage.