Description
Indulge in the delightful simplicity of this Homemade Vanilla Cake, a quintessential treat for any occasion. With its soft, tender crumb and rich vanilla flavor, this cake promises to be a crowd-pleaser at birthdays, celebrations, or just as a comforting dessert at home. Its versatility allows it to shine with various frostings or be enjoyed plain, making it the perfect canvas for your baking creativity. Whether you’re an experienced baker or just starting out, this easy one-bowl recipe is designed to impress your family and friends with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ¾ cups cake flour (or 3 cups all-purpose flour)
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 1 ½ cups buttermilk, at room temperature
- 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs, at room temperature
- 2 large egg whites, at room temperature
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare two 9-inch round cake pans with parchment paper and nonstick spray.
- In a stand mixer, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt; mix well.
- Add butter and mix on medium speed until crumbly.
- Gradually add buttermilk and vanilla; mix until combined.
- Incorporate eggs one at a time; then add egg whites and beat until smooth.
- Divide batter between prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in pans for 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (105g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg