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Best Soft & Fluffy Vanilla Cake Recipe for a Perfect Celebration

  • Author: David
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x

Description

This Best Soft & Fluffy Vanilla Cake Recipe is not only perfectly light and delicious but also incredibly versatile, making it the ideal choice for any celebration. It’s a classic vanilla cake that brings joy and sweet memories to any gathering.

Ingredients

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  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 4 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 cup whole milk

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease your cake pans with butter or cooking spray.
  2. In a mixing bowl, cream together 1 cup of unsalted butter and 2 cups of granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.
  3. Add in 4 large eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Then stir in 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract.
  4. In another bowl, whisk together 3 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 tablespoon of baking powder, and 1 teaspoon of salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with 1 cup of whole milk. Start and end with the flour mixture, mixing until just combined.
  6. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans. Smooth the tops with a spatula.
  7. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  8. Once baked, let the cakes cool in the pans for about 10 minutes before transferring them to a cooling rack to cool completely.
  9. Once cool, frost with your favorite vanilla buttercream or cream cheese frosting.

Notes

Make sure your butter and eggs are at room temperature before mixing. Allow the cake to cool completely before frosting to avoid melting the frosting.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 320
  • Fat: 14
  • Carbohydrates: 45
  • Protein: 4

Keywords: vanilla cake, soft cake, fluffy cake, celebration cake, dessert recipe

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