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A slice of moist yellow cake with a golden-brown crust, perfect for any occasion. One of our top cake ideas.

Basic Vanilla Cake

A simple vanilla cake recipe that is perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Electric mixer
  • 9-inch round cake pan

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  3. Add the milk, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.
  4. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan.
  5. Bake for 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  6. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Calories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 4gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 55mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 22gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 80mgIron: 1mg

Notes

You can frost the cake with your favorite icing or serve it plain.

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