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Vanilla cake
★★★★★ (55 Reviews)
Level:Easy
Prep:15 min
Cook:25 min
Total:40 min
Yield:4 Servings
Ingredients:
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- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs, at room temperature
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
Directions:
1
Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease two 9-inch (23cm) round cake pans and line the bottoms with parchment paper.
2
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
3
In a large mixing bowl, use an electric mixer to beat the butter until creamy, about 2 minutes. Add the sugar gradually and continue beating until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
4
Beat in the eggs one at a time, allowing each egg to fully incorporate before adding the next. Beat in the vanilla extract.
5
With the mixer on low speed, gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
6
Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and smooth the tops.
7
Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of each cake comes out clean.
This vanilla cake recipe is a classic, moist, and delicious. With its simple ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions, it’s perfect for any occasion. The key to a tender crumb is to not overmix the batter, so be gentle when combining the wet and dry ingredients. Also, make sure to use room temperature eggs for the best results.
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