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The Best Homemade Vanilla Cake Recipe
This All-Purpose Homemade Vanilla Cake Recipe is the BEST Birthday Cake Recipe we’ve ever tasted! Learn How to Make Vanilla Cake from Scratch… The easy way!
Prep: 10min
Total: 40min
Serving Size: 1 lg pc
Nutrition Facts: servingSize 1 lg pc, calories 344 kcal, Carbohydrate 50 g, Protein 5 g, Fat 14 g, Saturated Fat 8 g, Cholesterol 69 mg, Sodium 336 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 31 g
Ingredients:
- 2 1/2 cups cake flour ((or 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour + 1/4 cup cornstarch))
- 2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 1/4 teaspoons salt
- 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, (softened (1 1/2 sticks))
- 2 large eggs + 1 egg white
- 1 1/2 cups buttermilk
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- Funfetti Frosting Recipe
Instruction:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Set out two 9-inch cake pans or one 9X13-inch baking dish. Grease and flour the pans. (If you plan to flip the cake out of the pan, line the bottom with parchment paper before greasing the pan. Trace the bottom of the pans onto parchment paper and cut the pieces out to fit exactly.)
- In the bowl of a stand mixer, cream the butter and sugar on high speed, until ultra light and fluffy. (about 3-5 minutes) Then scrape the bowl with a rubber spatula.
- In a separate bowl, mix the cake flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Pour the buttermilk in a large measuring pitcher. Then whisk in the eggs, egg white, and vanilla extract.
- Turn the mixer on low and alternate adding in the flour mixture and the buttermilk, until all is combined. Scrape the bowl again. Then beat again for 15-30 seconds, just until the batter is smooth. Do not over-mix the batter.
- Pour the cake batter in the prepared pan(s) and place on the center rack in the oven. Bake 9-inch pans for 22-25 minutes, or a 9X13-inch pan for 30-35 minutes. Test the cake by inserting a toothpick into the center. If it comes out clean, remove from the oven.
- Cool the cake in the pan for 15 minutes, then carefully flip out onto a cooling rack. Cool completely. Once cooled, frost the cake with Homemade Funfetti Frosting. Then cut and serve!
The Best Vanilla Cake Recipe
FAQ
What are the 5 main ingredients in cake?
These basic ingredients for baking a cake are; flour, eggs, fat (usually butter), sugar, salt, a form of liquid (usually milk), and leavening agents (such as baking soda).
How to make cake simple?
Directions
- Gather all ingredients. …
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). …
- Cream sugar and butter together in a mixing bowl. …
- Combine flour and baking powder in a separate bowl. …
- Pour batter into the prepared cake pan. …
- Bake in the preheated oven until the top springs back when lightly touched, 30 to 40 minutes.
Is it cheaper to make box cake or from scratch?
The box mix is about $1.50 cheaper and requires less effort, energy, and attention. And really, the flavor isn’t that bad…just not that remarkable. Homemade cakes can sometimes be fussy, especially if you don’t make them very often, but dang! It’s hard to beat a homemade cake for flavor and texture!
What can I add to a box cake to make it taste homemade?
8 Ways To Make Boxed Cake Mix Taste Homemade
- Swap Oil for Melted Butter.
- Exchange Water for Dairy.
- Enhance With Extracts.
- Incorporate Sour Cream or Mayo.
- Add in Nuts.
- Make Homemade Frosting.
- Layer With Fillings.
- Turn it into a Poke Cake.
