Simple Vanilla Cake

Perfect Simplicity: Baking a Classic Vanilla Cake with Luscious Vanilla Frosting

A piece of well-made vanilla cake is more than just a dessert; it’s a canvas for celebrating life’s special moments. Our Simple Vanilla Cake recipe promises a moist, fluffy texture and rich vanilla flavor, complemented by a velvety vanilla frosting. Ideal for birthdays, anniversaries, or just a Sunday afternoon treat, this cake is as delightful to eat as it is straightforward to make.

Ingredients

For the Cake:

• 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour (300 grams)
• 2 tsp baking powder
• ½ tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp salt
• ¾ cup unsalted butter, room temperature (198 grams)
• 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar (346 grams)
• ¼ cup vegetable oil (59 ml)
• 4 large eggs, room temperature
• 1 cup sour cream (227 grams)
• ½ cup whole milk (118 ml)
• 1 Tbsp vanilla extract

For the Vanilla Frosting:

• 2 ½ cups unsalted butter, room temperature (565 grams)
• 2 Tbsp vanilla extract
• ⅛ tsp salt
• 6-10 cups powdered sugar (681-1135 grams), adjust based on desired sweetness
• 3-6 tbsp milk or heavy cream, adjust based on desired consistency

Directions

1. Preparation:
   • Preheat your oven to 350º F (177º C).
   • Grease two or three 8-inch springform pans with butter, and line the bottoms with parchment paper circles.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients:
   • In a small bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. Cream Butter and Sugars:
   • In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to beat the butter, sugar, and vegetable oil until light and fluffy, about 1-2 minutes.
4. Incorporate Wet Ingredients:
   • Beat in eggs, one at a time, followed by the sour cream, milk, and vanilla extract. Ensure each ingredient is well incorporated before adding the next.
5. Combine with Dry Ingredients:
   • Slowly mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
6. Bake the Cake:
   • Evenly distribute the batter among the prepared pans.
   • Bake if using two pans for 40-50 minutes, or three pans for 32-37 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
7. Cool:
   • Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 20-30 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
8. Prepare the Frosting:
   • In a mixing bowl, beat together the butter, vanilla extract, and salt until creamy.
   • Gradually add powdered sugar, mixing continuously. Add milk or cream as needed to achieve a smooth, spreadable consistency.
9. Assemble the Cake:
   • If necessary, level the tops of the cakes. Spread frosting between each layer, then coat the top and sides of the assembled cake.

Nutritional Information

• Prep Time: 20 minutes
• Cook Time: 40 minutes
• Total Time: 1 hour
• Calories: 350 per serving
• Servings: 12

With its delightful vanilla essence and elegant simplicity, this cake stands out as a testament to the beauty of classic baking. Enjoy the process and the smiles it brings as you share this wonderful cake with loved ones.

Simple Vanilla Cake

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• Author: Dulcia
• Total Time: 1 hour
• Yield: 12 1x

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Simple Vanilla Cake is more than just a classic dessert; it’s a canvas for your culinary creativity. This recipe delivers a moist, fluffy cake with a rich vanilla flavor that makes it a perfect base for any

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Ingredients

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Cake:
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour, 300 grams
2 tsp baking powder
½ tsp baking soda
1 tsp salt
¾ cup unsalted butter, room temperature, 198 grams
1 ¾ cups granulated sugar, 346 grams
¼ cup vegetable oil, 59 ml
4 large eggs, room temperature
1 cup sour cream, 227 grams
½ cup milk, I used whole milk, 118 ml
1 Tbsp vanilla extract
Vanilla Frosting:
2 ½ cups unsalted butter, room temperature, 565 grams
2 Tbsp vanilla extract
⅛ tsp salt
6–10 cups powdered sugar, 681-1135 grams
3–6 tbsp milk or heavy cream if frosting becomes too thick

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350º F. Grease two or three 8-inch springform pans with butter and line each pan with a parchment paper circle. Set aside.
In a small mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter, sugar, and vegetable oil using an electric mixer until fluffy, about 1-2 minutes.
Add the eggs, sour cream, milk, and vanilla extract. Continue to beat.
Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing just until incorporated.
Divide the batter evenly among the pans.
Bake 2 pans for 40-50 minutes or 3 pans for 32-37 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Allow the cakes to cool for 20-30 minutes in the pans, then remove and let cool completely on a cooling rack.
For the frosting, beat the butter, vanilla extract, and salt until fluffy. Gradually add the powdered sugar and milk or heavy cream as needed. Adjust consistency and sweetness as desired.
Assemble the cake by leveling the cooled cakes if needed, spreading frosting between each layer and around the sides.

• Prep Time: 20 minutes
• Cook Time: 40 minutes

Nutrition

• Calories: 350 kcal