Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of baking with this Homemade Vanilla Cake recipe. Perfect for any celebration, this cake features a soft crumb and rich vanilla flavor that’s sure to impress your family and friends. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced baker, this one-bowl wonder simplifies the process without compromising taste. Dress it up with your favorite frosting or enjoy it plain; its versatility makes it an ideal choice for birthdays, weddings, or simply a sweet treat at home.
Ingredients
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- 3 ¾ cups cake flour (or 3 cups all-purpose flour)
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 ½ cups buttermilk, room temperature
- 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 large egg whites, room temperature
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and prepare two 9-inch round cake pans with parchment paper.
- In a stand mixer, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Add butter and beat until coarse. Then mix in buttermilk and vanilla until smooth.
- Incorporate eggs one at a time, then add egg whites until combined.
- Divide batter between pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool the cakes in pans for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (80g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 34g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 85mg