Description
Fluffy Vanilla Cake from Scratch is moist, tender, and light, topped with fresh whipped cream. A timeless recipe perfect for birthdays, holidays, or everyday desserts.
Ingredients
For the Cake:
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup whole milk, room temperature
For the Whipped Cream:
1 1/2 cups heavy cream, very cold
1/4 cup powdered sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour an 8×8-inch square pan or 9-inch round pan.
2. Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
3. Cream butter and sugar with an electric mixer until light and fluffy, about 3–5 minutes.
4. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well, then stir in vanilla extract.
5. Alternate adding dry mixture and milk, starting and ending with flour. Mix until just combined.
6. Pour batter into prepared pan and bake 25–30 minutes, until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
7. Cool in pan 10–15 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely.
8. Make frosting: Beat cold heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until stiff peaks form.
9. Spread whipped cream over cooled cake before slicing and serving.
Notes
Use room-temperature ingredients for smooth blending.
Avoid overmixing to keep the cake tender.
Check for doneness early to prevent dryness.
Top with berries, caramel, or sprinkles for variations.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 170mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 85mg