Classic Vanilla Cake Recipe

🍰CLASSIC VANILLA CAKE RECIPE

Ingredients:

For Cake making:

All-Purpose Flour – 2 Cup

Milk (whole or any) – 1 Cup

Granulated Sugar – 1 ½ Cup

Softened Butter (Unsalted) – ½ Cup

Salt – ½ Tsp (Skip if using Salted Butter)

Eggs – 3 Large

Baking Powder – 3 ½ Tsp

Vanilla (Essence or Extract) – 1 Tsp

For the Frosting (Buttercream):

Softened Butter (Unsalted) – 1 Cup

Sugar Powder – 4 Cup

Vanilla (Essence or Extract) – 2 Tsp

Milk or Heavy Cream or – 2-4 Tsp

Salt – A pinch or to taste

Direction:

Cake Batter Preparing:

1. In a large mixing bowl, mix the softened butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
2. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
3. Now, Add & Stir in the vanilla extract.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk the flour, baking powder, and salt together.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk. Mix until just combined. Be careful not to over-mix.

Bake the Cake:

1. Divide the batter evenly between the two prepared cake pans.
2. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
3. Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for about 10 minutes, then turn them out onto wire racks to cool completely.

Want a fruity twist? Try this Strawberry Vanilla Cake recipe 🍓 here.

Prepare the Frosting:

1. In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy.
2. Gradually add the powdered sugar, mixing until well combined.
3. Now Add the vanilla extract and a pinch of salt.
4. Add heavy cream or milk, one tablespoon at a time, until you reach your desired consistency. Beat until light and fluffy.

Assemble the Cake:

1. Once the cakes are completely cool, place one layer on a serving plate.
2. Spread a layer of frosting over the top.
3. Place the second cake layer on top and frost the top and sides of the cake as desired.

⏳Preheat the Oven:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.

Serve:

Slice and enjoy your homemade vanilla cake

Tips:

1. Make sure all your ingredients are at room temperature for best results.
2. You can also add flavourings like almond extract or citrus zest to the batter or frosting for a different twist.