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Best Vanilla Cake

A light, fluffy, and rich vanilla cake that's perfect for any occasion, simple enough for beginner bakers.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Cake, Dessert
Cuisine: American, Baking
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cake Ingredients
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1.5 cups granulated sugar
  • 0.5 cups unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup milk
  • 3.5 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 3 large eggs

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, then stir in the vanilla.
  4. In another bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add this to the creamed mixture alternately with the milk.
Baking
  1. Divide the batter between the prepared cake pans.
  2. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  3. Let cool in pans for 10 minutes, then turn out onto wire racks to cool completely.

Notes

Make sure all ingredients are at room temperature for the best results. Do not overmix the batter, and allow the cake to cool completely before frosting. You can store the cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days or refrigerate for up to a week. It can be frozen for up to three months.