Vanilla Cake Recipe

Our homemade vanilla cake is full with vanilla flavor! Vanilla buttercream frosting and cake contain a spoonful of vanilla essence. This cake is wonderful for any occasion! 

– 3 cups (345 grams) cake flour (spooned & leveled) – 2 teaspoons baking powder – ½ teaspoon baking soda – ½ teaspoon salt – 1 cup (240 ml) buttermilk (room temperature) – ¼ cup (60 ml) canola or vegetable oil – 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract – 1 cup (2 sticks, or 230 grams) unsalted butter (softened) – 2 cups (400 grams) granulated sugar – 4 large eggs (room temperature)

Ingredient

Direction

Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Prepare two 9-inch round cake pans with nonstick spray and parchment paper. Mix cake flour, baking powder, soda, and salt in a large bowl.

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Oil, vanilla, and buttermilk in a large dish. Mix butter and sugar in a stand mixer with the paddle attachment or a large basin with a low-speed handheld mixer.

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After adding all the sugar, mix on medium speed for 4–5 minutes until light and fluffy. After adding each egg, scrape the bowl's bottom and sides.

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Three times on low speed, switch dry and buttermilk. Add items without overmixing batter. Mix by scraping the basin bottom and sides with a rubber spatula.

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Divide the batter evenly between the two cake pans and spread it evenly. Bake cakes for 28–32 minutes until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. 

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Allow to cool in pans for 20 minutes after removing from oven. Cut around the cakes, then carefully remove them from the pans and cool on a wire rack.

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Also See: 

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