Vanilla Velvet Cake Recipe – Soft, Moist & Elegant
A tender, buttery vanilla velvet cake with a fine crumb and rich flavor. Perfect for birthdays, weddings, or everyday baking. Light, elegant, and easy to customize.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 12 slices 1x
Ingredients
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2½ cups cake flour
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1 tsp baking powder
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½ tsp baking soda
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½ tsp salt
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¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
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1¾ cups granulated sugar
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¼ cup vegetable oil
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4 large eggs
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1 tbsp vanilla extract
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1 cup buttermilk (room temp)
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Grease and line two 8-inch cake pans.
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Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy (3–4 minutes).
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Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each.
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Mix in oil and vanilla.
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In a bowl, sift flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
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Add dry ingredients to the wet mixture in 3 parts, alternating with buttermilk. Mix until just combined.
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Divide batter into pans. Bake 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
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Cool, frost, and serve.
Notes
Substitute cake flour with all-purpose flour + cornstarch if needed. Store at room temperature or refrigerate if frosted.