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Vanilla Cake Recipe for Perfect Home Baking
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Vanilla Cake Recipe for Perfect Home Baking

A tender, aromatic dessert made from flour, sugar, butter, eggs, and vanilla. Light, fluffy, and forgiving for bakers of all skill levels. Ideal for celebrations or casual treats.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: CITRUS DESSERTS
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Unsalted Butter - 1 cup (2 sticks)
  • Granulated Sugar - 1 cup
  • Eggs - 2 large
  • Vanilla Extract - 1 tsp
  • All-Purpose Flour - 1 1/2 cups
  • Baking Powder - 1 tsp
  • Buttermilk - 1/2 cup (or dairy milk + 1 tsp acid substitute)

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C)
  2. Line a 9-inch round or square cake pan with parchment paper and grease with butter or cooking spray
  3. In a large mixing bowl, cream room-temperature butter and sugar until light and fluffy (3-4 minutes)
  4. Add eggs one at a time, blending thoroughly after each
  5. Mix in vanilla extract
  6. Sift flour and baking powder into the butter-sugar mixture, alternating with buttermilk additions
  7. Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth the top
  8. Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden and a toothpick inserted comes out clean
  9. Cool completely before slicing and serving

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 5gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 13gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 140mgSugar: 18g

Notes

Use room temperature eggs for better emulsification
Fresh baking powder ensures proper rise
For a dairy-free version, substitute butter with vegan margarine and buttermilk with coconut milk + natural acid
Store in an airtight container at room temperature up to 3 days

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