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A homemade vanilla cake Recipe possesses a special quality that makes it truly unique. The cake presents itself as a delicate treat that combines buttery notes with vanilla flavors to create a taste experience that brings back memories of childhood celebrations and family events. The best part? The preparation of this cake requires basic ingredients, which include flour, sugar, and butter that you likely have in your pantry.
The recipe produces a fast cake that bakes perfectly and works well with chocolate cream cheese frosting and any other frosting choice you prefer. A party-ready dessert emerges when you add sprinkles to this cake.
Why You’ll Love This Cake
- The ingredients used in this recipe are basic because you likely have them all at home.
- The cake has a tender texture that remains both soft and rich from the butter content.
- This dessert works well for birthday celebrations and everyday dessert needs, and it also pairs well with fruit and whipped cream toppings.
- The cake base works well with any frosting choice, including chocolate cream cheese frosting, buttercream, and powdered sugar.
Ingredients
- 2 ¼ cups cake flour (or pastry flour)
- 1 ½ cups sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 cup whole milk, room temperature, divided into two parts
- ½ cup each.
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 4 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 ½ tablespoons vanilla extract
- 1 ½ tablespoons vanilla extract and 1 batch of chocolate cream cheese frosting or your preferred frosting.
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) before starting. A 9×13-inch cake pan requires parchment paper and non-stick spray application before it can be set aside.
- The dry ingredients need to be combined in a large bowl by using a whisk to mix flour with sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. A hand mixer or stand mixer should be used to beat the softened butter with the dry mixture until it reaches a coarse sand consistency.
- The mixture requires the addition of ½ cup milk oil mixture, which should be stirred before adding it to the dry ingredients. Use medium speed to mix the batter for 2 minutes while scraping down the bowl occasionally until it becomes fluffy in texture.
- The mixture requires the addition of ½ cup milk, eggs, and vanilla extract, which should be whisked together in a measuring cup. Mix the batter at low speed while adding the wet ingredients until it reaches a smooth and thick consistency.
- The prepared pan requires the batter to be poured inside before the top surface needs to be smoothed. The cake needs 30–35 minutes of baking time at 350°F until a toothpick inserted into the center reveals no residue.
- The cake needs complete cooling before you can apply your preferred frosting. The addition of sprinkles on top will create a festive appearance.
Tips & Tricks
- The use of ingredients at room temperature produces a batter that becomes smooth and fluffy.
- Avoid overmixing the batter after adding eggs because you should stop mixing when the ingredients are just combined.
- The baking time for cupcakes at 350°F should be between 18 and 20 minutes.
- The recipe works well for making a layer cake because you can divide the batter between two 9-inch round pans.
FAQ
1. Can I use all-purpose flour instead of cake flour?
Yes! Replace 2 tablespoons of all-purpose flour with 2 tablespoons of cornstarch when measuring 1 cup of cake flour.
2. Can I make this ahead of time?
Absolutely. The cake requires baking and cooling before you can store it at room temperature for two days or freeze it for two months when wrapped tightly.
3. What type of frosting works best for this dessert?
The combination of chocolate cream cheese frosting with vanilla buttercream or whipped cream and fresh berries creates an excellent dessert option.
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