Print

Vanilla Cake Recipe Easy for Beginners

Print Recipe

5 Stars 4 Stars 3 Stars 2 Stars 1 Star

No reviews

A fluffy, buttery vanilla cake with a soft crumb and rich flavor — perfect for birthdays, weddings, or everyday celebration.

Ingredients

Scale

  • 2½ cups cake flour (or all-purpose)

  • 2½ tsp baking powder

  • ½ tsp salt

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened

  • 1¾ cups granulated sugar

  • 4 large eggs

  • 1 tbsp vanilla extract

  • 1 cup whole milk or buttermilk

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and line two 9-inch pans.

  • Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.

  • Cream butter and sugar until pale and fluffy.

  • Add eggs one at a time, then vanilla.

  • Alternate adding dry ingredients and milk in 3 additions. Mix just until smooth.

  • Divide into pans. Bake 28–32 min. Cool completely before frosting.

Notes

  • Use room temp ingredients for best results.

  • For cupcakes: bake 18–20 minutes.

  • Cake layers can be frozen for up to 2 months.

Find it online: https://thefoodaunt.com/vanilla-cake-recipe-easy-for-beginners/