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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
Calories 362 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
 
 

  • 3 Cups All Purpose Flour
  • 2 ½ teaspoons Baking Powder
  • ½ teaspoon Salt
  • 2 Cups Granulated Sugar
  • 4 Large Eggs Room Temperature
  • ⅔ Cup Vegetable or Canola Oil
  • ⅔ Cup Whole Milk Room Temperature
  • 1 ½ teaspoon Vanilla Bean Paste or Vanilla 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. Sift if necessary to remove any lumps.
  • Add sugar and eggs to the bowl of a stand mixer.  Using the paddle attachment, mix on medium speed for approximately 2 minutes. (note: a hand mixer may also be used).
  • Add vanilla bean paste or vanilla extract to bowl and mix until combined. Scrape sides of bowl with a spatula as needed.
  • Add one-third of the flour mixture and mix on low speed until combined. Add one-half of the milk and vegetable oil and mix until combined. Add another third of the flour mixture and mix till combined. Add the remaining oil and milk and mix till smooth. Finally, add remaining flour mixture and mix until combined.
  • Divide cake batter equally between two 8” pans.  
  • Bake for 15 minutes at 275℉ .  Increase temperature to 350℉ degrees and bake for an additional 20 – 25 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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Notes

  • Recipe makes:
    • two 8" round cake pans, or
    • one 9"x13" rectangular pan, or
    • 24 cupcakes
  • To freeze, wrap in plastic and place in freezer for up to 2 months. Defrost at room temperature.

Nutrition

Calories: 362kcalCarbohydrates: 58gProtein: 4gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 2mgSodium: 192mgPotassium: 55mgFiber: 1gSugar: 35gVitamin A: 23IUVitamin C: 0.01mgCalcium: 71mgIron: 2mg
Keyword easy vanilla cake, vanilla cake, vanilla cake from scratch
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