Description

This ultimate moist vanilla cake is soft, fluffy, and packed with buttery vanilla flavor. Perfect for birthdays, celebrations, or an everyday homemade dessert with a tender crumb.

Ingredients

2½ cups all-purpose flour

1 cup unsalted butter, softened

2 cups granulated sugar

4 large eggs

1 tablespoon vanilla extract

1 cup whole milk

1 tablespoon baking powder

½ teaspoon salt

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
Mix in the vanilla extract.
Add the dry ingredients alternately with the milk, mixing just until the batter is smooth.
Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.
Bake for 28 to 32 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Cool the cakes in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before frosting.

Notes

Add ½ teaspoon almond extract for a richer bakery-style flavor.

Fold in colorful sprinkles for a funfetti variation.

Add lemon zest for a fresh citrus twist.

Store covered at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate for up to 5 days.

Freeze cooled cake layers tightly wrapped for up to 2 months.

Pairs well with vanilla buttercream, chocolate frosting, cream cheese frosting, or whipped frosting.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Bake
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 420 kcal
Sugar: 34 g
Sodium: 260 mg
Fat: 19 g
Saturated Fat: 11 g
Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
Trans Fat: 0.5 g
Carbohydrates: 58 g
Fiber: 1 g
Protein: 6 g
Cholesterol: 105 mg