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Classic Vanilla Cake
This Classic Vanilla Cake is moist, fluffy, and made completely from scratch! Great for birthdays, parties, or topping with your favorite frosting.
👥 10 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 45 min⏳ Prep: 15 min🔥 Cook: 30 min👤 Jennie Alley📖 budgetbytes
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- ●pan
- ●oven
- ●bowl
- ●mixing bowl
- ●whisk
- ●spatula
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Gather the ingredients and preheat your oven to 325°F / 170C / 150C fan or Gas Mark 3. Lightly grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans and line the bottom with parchment paper for easy release.
2
Beat the butter
3
In a large mixing bowl, use a hand mixer (or stand mixer with the paddle attachment) to beat the butter and oil together until the mixture is smooth and thoroughly combined; this should take about 1–⏱️ 2 minutes. It should look creamy and uniform.
4
Cream the sugar
5
Gradually add the sugar to the bowl while mixing on medium speed. Once all the sugar is added, increase to medium-high and beat for about ⏱️ 3 minutes, until the mixture is light and fluffy.
6
Mix
7
Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed to ensure everything is evenly incorporated.
eggs ($1.16)4
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Combine
9
Pour in the vanilla extract and mix until just combined.
vanilla extract ($1.18)2 Tbsp
10
Whisk
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In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
baking powder ($0.07)2 tspsalt ($0.02)1 tsp
12
Mix
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With the mixer on low speed, alternate adding the buttermilk and the dry ingredients in batches, starting with half the buttermilk, then add half of the flour mixture. Repeat with the remaining buttermilk and then the rest of the flour. Mix just until combined, a few small lumps are okay. Don’t overmix, or the cake may turn out dense.
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Bake the cakes
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Pour the batter evenly into your prepared pans and smooth the top with a spatula. Bake for about ⏱️ 30 minutes, or until the top is golden and the cake springs back when gently pressed in the center. A toothpick inserted should come out clean or with just a few moist crumbs.
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Cool
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Let the cake cool in the pan for ⏱️ 15 minutes, then carefully turn it out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
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Frost
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Once the cake is completely cooled, frost with your favorite icing* or enjoy it plain with a dusting of powdered sugar or fresh fruit.
Nutrition Facts
calories
467 kcal
fat Content
23 g
serving Size
1 serving
fiber Content
1 g
sodium Content
378 mg
protein Content
7 g
carbohydrate Content
58 g
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