Cake Recipes Vanilla
This Cake Recipes Vanilla is a timeless classic—soft, moist, and fragrant with pure vanilla. Perfect for birthdays, gatherings, or everyday baking, it’s a reliable base that can stand alone or pair with your favorite frostings, fruits, or fillings.
Equipment
- Mixing Bowls
- Hand Mixer or Stand Mixer
- Two 9-inch Round Cake Pans
- Wire Rack
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 2.5 tsp baking powder
- 0.5 tsp salt
Wet Ingredients
- 0.75 cup unsalted butter softened
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs room temperature
- 1 tbsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup whole milk room temperature
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round pans.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar with a mixer until pale and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
- Alternate adding the flour mixture and milk, beginning and ending with flour. Mix just until combined.
- Divide batter evenly between pans. Smooth tops with a spatula.
- Bake 25–30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes in pans, then transfer to wire racks.
Notes
This cake works beautifully as a base for birthdays, trifles, or layered desserts. It can also be frozen (wrap layers in plastic and foil). For cupcakes, bake 18–20 minutes instead.