Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of baking and enjoying a Homemade Vanilla Cake, a timeless classic perfect for any celebration or everyday dessert. This one-bowl recipe is incredibly simple, making it ideal for both novice bakers and seasoned pros. With its soft, moist crumb and rich vanilla flavor, this cake can be enjoyed on its own or dressed up with your favorite frosting. From birthdays to anniversaries, or just because you deserve a treat, this versatile vanilla cake will surely impress your family and friends.
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 (room temperature)
- 1 ½ cups buttermilk (room temperature)
- 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
- 2 large egg whites (room temperature)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. 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 beat on medium speed until coarse crumbs form.
- Lower speed and add buttermilk and vanilla; mix until combined.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing fully after each addition. Beat on medium-high until smooth.
- Divide batter between pans and bake for 25–30 minutes until golden brown and toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cakes to cool in pans for five minutes before transferring to wire racks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 34g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 51g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg