Description
Indulge in the divine taste of this moist and soft vanilla cake that is perfect for any occasion. With a tender crumb and delicious flavor, this homemade cake is sure to become a favorite.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup sour cream
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare cake pans.
- Mix dry ingredients: Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
- Cream butter and sugar: Beat butter and sugar until fluffy.
- Add eggs and flavoring: Incorporate eggs one by one, then mix in vanilla.
- Combine wet and dry: Alternate adding dry ingredients and milk mixture to butter mixture.
- Bake: Divide batter, bake for 28-32 minutes, and cool before frosting.
Notes
- This versatile vanilla cake is perfect for birthdays, layer cakes, or cupcakes.
- Add lemon or almond extract for extra flavor.
- Layers can be wrapped and frozen for up to 1 month.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
