Description
Sweet vanilla cake delights taste buds with its classic charm and irresistible aroma. Moist crumb and delicate flavor invite you to savor each heavenly bite of this timeless dessert.
Ingredients
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Cake Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1.5 cups granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
Cake Wet Ingredients:
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
Finishing Ingredients:
- 1 tbsp powdered sugar (for dusting)
- 1/4 cup vanilla buttercream frosting (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and thoroughly grease a 9-inch round cake pan with butter or cooking spray.
- Sift together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a large mixing bowl, ensuring no lumps remain.
- In a separate bowl, whisk eggs until they become light and frothy, creating a smooth consistency.
- Melt butter and allow it to cool slightly, then incorporate milk and vanilla extract into the egg mixture, stirring until well combined.
- Gradually pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, mixing with a wooden spoon or electric mixer until the batter becomes smooth and no flour streaks are visible.
- Carefully transfer the batter into the prepared cake pan, smoothing the top with a spatula to create an even surface.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, checking doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center – it should come out clean.
- Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then carefully transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once cooled, dust the top with powdered sugar or generously spread vanilla buttercream frosting if desired.
- Slice and serve the cake at room temperature, enjoying its tender crumb and delicate vanilla flavor.
Notes
- Use room temperature ingredients to ensure smooth batter and consistent mixing without lumps or uneven texture.
- Avoid overmixing the batter, which can lead to a tough, dense cake by developing too much gluten in the flour.
- Rotate the cake pan halfway through baking to guarantee even heat distribution and prevent uneven browning.
- Substitute all-purpose flour with gluten-free flour blend for those with wheat sensitivities, maintaining the cake’s delicate texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg