Description
Indulge in the classic taste of a homemade vanilla cake with this easy-to-follow recipe. Perfect for birthdays or any special occasion, this moist and flavorful cake is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup whole milk
- ¼ cup sour cream
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour two 8-inch round cake pans.
- Prepare dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Cream butter and sugar: In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 3–4 minutes.
- Add eggs and vanilla: Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Combine wet ingredients: In a small bowl, combine the milk and sour cream.
- Combine dry and wet ingredients: Add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture in three parts, alternating with the milk mixture, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
- Bake: Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and smooth the tops. Bake for 28–32 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool and frost: Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then turn out onto wire racks to cool completely before frosting.
Notes
- For cupcakes, bake for 18–20 minutes.
- This cake pairs well with buttercream, cream cheese frosting, or fresh fruit and whipped cream.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 27g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
