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Vanilla Cake Recipe

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Prep Time
15m
Cook Time
30m
Total Time
45m
This classic vanilla cake recipe creates a moist and fluffy cake that is perfect for any occasion. With a rich buttery flavor and a hint of vanilla, this cake is a crowd-pleaser. Paired with a smooth and creamy buttercream frosting, it's a delicious dessert that's sure to impress.

Ingredients

Servings: 14
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Steps

1
Preheat oven to 350˚F. Butter and flour two 9" cake pans, tapping out excess flour.
2
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder and salt. Set flour mixture aside.
3
In a large mixing bowl using an electric hand mixer (or stand mixer), beat butter and sugar on medium-high speed for 5 minutes until thick and fluffy, scraping down the bowl as needed.
4
Add 4 eggs, one at a time, beating well with each addition then scrape down the bowl. Add 4 tsp vanilla extract and beat to combine.
5
Reduce mixer to medium speed and add the flour mixture in thirds alternating with the 1 cup of room temperature buttermilk, allowing the flour and buttermilk to incorporate with each addition. Scrape down the bowl as needed and beat until just combined and smooth.
6
Divide batter evenly between 2 prepared cake pans and spread out the batter into the pans smoothing out the tops with a spatula. Bake on the center rack at 350˚F for 28-30 minutes. Rest in pans for 10 minutes then run a knife or thin spatula around the edges to loosen and turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely before applying Vanilla Frosting.

Nutrition Facts

  • Calories
    601kcal
    30%
  • Fat
    28g
    1%
  • Saturated Fat
    17g
    0%
  • Carbohydrates
    77g
    3%
  • Fiber
    0g
    0%
  • Sugar
    46g
    2%
  • Protein
    6g
    0%
  • Cholesterol
    116mg
    5%
  • Sodium
    397mg
    19%
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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