Description
This Vanilla Cake Recipe is buttery, soft, and moist. A classic dessert that’s versatile, easy to make, and perfect for celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup buttermilk, room temperature
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch cake pans.
2. Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
3. Cream butter and sugar until fluffy.
4. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla.
5. Add dry ingredients alternately with buttermilk, mixing gently.
6. Divide batter into pans and bake for 25–30 minutes.
7. Cool before frosting or serving.
Notes
Use room temperature ingredients for the best texture.
Don’t overmix—this keeps the cake light and moist.
Pair with buttercream, fruit fillings, or whipped cream.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 85mg