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Close-up of a moist vanilla cake slice with golden crust on a white plate.

Simple Vanilla Cake

A basic vanilla cake recipe that is easy to make and 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
  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1.5 tsp baking powder
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 0.5 cup milk

Equipment

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

Method
 

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

Nutrition

Calories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 4gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 55mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 80mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 60mgIron: 1mg

Notes

You can frost the cake with your favorite frosting or serve it plain. For a variation, add 1/2 cup of chocolate chips to the batter.

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