How to Make Homemade Vanilla Cake - A Step-by-Step Guide

Everyone loves a good old-fashioned vanilla cake – it's a classic dessert that’s perfect for any occasion. Whether you’re celebrating a birthday, anniversary, or just craving something sweet, a homemade vanilla cake is always a hit. In this recipe, I will show you how to make a delicious and moist vanilla cake from scratch that will impress your friends and family.

Making a homemade vanilla cake is easier than you think, and the end result is far superior to anything you can buy at a ...

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup white sugar
  • ½ cup butter
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 3 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 ¾ teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¾ cup milk

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 50 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 1 9x9-inch cake

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x9-inch pan.
  • Beat sugar and butter together in a medium bowl until creamy. Beat in eggs, 1 at a time; stir in vanilla extract and almond extract.
  • Combine flour, cornstarch, baking powder, and salt in another bowl. Add to the creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in milk until batter is smooth. Pour or spoon batter into the prepared pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until it springs back to the touch, 30 to 40 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    219 cal.

    • Total Fat: 9g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 53mg
    • Sodium: 241mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 31g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 18g
    • Protein: 3g
    • Calcium: 67mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 54mg