Classic Vanilla Cake: The Best Homemade Indulgence for Any Occasion
Classic Vanilla Cake is a go-to recipe for any celebration, providing a light and fluffy texture with rich vanilla flavor.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup milk
- 3 ½ tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp salt
- 3 large eggs
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add in the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Stir in the vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Add the dry ingredients to the creamed mixture alternately with the milk, beginning and ending with the flour mixture.
- Pour the batter into a greased and floured cake pan.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider adding a teaspoon of almond extract.
- Decorate with your favorite frosting, such as buttercream or cream cheese.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Classic Vanilla Cake, Vanilla Cake Recipe, Homemade Vanilla Cake