Description
This Vanilla Cake stands out for its delightful flavor and moist texture, making it a perfect choice for celebrations or a sweet treat. With easy steps and essential ingredients, anyone can create this homemade dessert that delights your taste buds.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups plain / all purpose flour (cake flour ok too)
- 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 tsp cooking salt (kosher salt)
- 4 large eggs (50 – 55g / 2 oz each), at room temp
- 1 1/2 cups caster / superfine sugar (granulated/regular ok too)
- 115g / 1/2 cup unsalted butter , cut into 1.5cm / 1/2” cubes
- 1 cup milk , full fat
- 3 tsp vanilla extract , the best you can afford
- 3 tsp vegetable or canola oil
- 225g / 2 sticks unsalted butter , softened
- 500g / 1 lb soft icing sugar / powdered sugar , sifted
- 3 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 – 4 tbsp milk , to adjust thickness
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180°C/350°F (160°C fan) and allow it to heat for 20 minutes before preparing the batter.
- Grease two 20cm / 8” cake pans with butter and line them with parchment paper. It's best to use cake pans without a loose base, if possible.
Notes
Ensure the baking powder is fresh for the best rise.
Using room temperature eggs helps to create a fluffy batter.
Feel free to customize the vanilla flavor by using premium vanilla extract.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg