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vanilla cake recipe

Vanilla Cake Recipe

This vanilla cake is pillow-soft, wonderfully moist and delicious. 
4.75 from 4 votes
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Cooling Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12 people

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 3 Cups All Purpose Flour 390 grams
  • 2 ½ teaspoon Baking Powder
  • ½ teaspoon Salt
  • 2 Cups Granulated Sugar (or 2 cups) 400 grams
  • 4 Large Eggs Room Temperature
  • ⅔ Cup Vegetable or Canola Oil
  • ⅔ Cup Whole Milk Room Temperature
  • 1 ½ teaspoon Vanilla Bean Paste or Extract

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 275 degrees
  • Prepare two 8-inch cake pans by lining with parchment paper or coating with baking spray
  • Combine flour, salt and baking powder in a bowl.
  • Add sugar and eggs to a large bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer.  Using the paddle attachment, mix on medium speed for approximately 2 minutes.
  • Add vanilla bean paste or vanilla extract and mix briefly
  • Add one-third of the flour mixture and mix on low speed until incorporated. Add one-half of the milk and vegetable oil and mix until incorporated. Add another third of the flour mixture and mix till smooth. Add the remaining oil and milk and mix till smooth. Finally, add the remaining flour mixture and mix until smooth.
  • Divide the batter equally between two 8” pans lined with parchment paper.  
  • Bake for 15 minutes at 275 degrees.  Increase temperature to 350 degrees and bake for an additional 20 – 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean.
  • Place pans on a wire rack and allow to cool completely before unmolding.

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Keyword easy vanilla cake, vanilla cake, vanilla cake from scratch
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