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

Vanilla cake is a classic and beloved dessert that is perfect for any occasion. Whether it's a birthday, anniversary, or just a simple gathering with friends, a vanilla cake is always a crowd pleaser. The light and fluffy texture, combined with the sweet and aromatic flavor of vanilla, makes this cake a timeless favorite.

There are countless variations of vanilla cake recipes out there, but this particular recipe is tried and true. It's a simple and straightforward recipe that yields ...

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Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups white sugar
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
  • ½ cup canola oil
  • 4 eggs, at room temperature
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 ¼ cups buttermilk

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 50 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 1 cake

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line the bottoms of two 9-inch cake pans with parchment paper and lightly grease the sides.
  • Beat sugar, butter, and oil together in a large bowl with an electric mixer until creamy and well combined. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
  • Combine flour, baking powder, and salt together in another bowl. Alternate mixing flour mixture and buttermilk gently into the butter mixture with a spatula, mixing until just combined after each addition; the batter should be smooth and completely combined but avoid overmixing. Divide batter evenly between the prepared pans.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the surface springs back to the touch and a toothpick inserted into the centers comes out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs but no wet batter, 30 to 35 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    396 cal.

    • Total Fat: 19g
    • Saturated Fat: 6g
    • Cholesterol: 76mg
    • Sodium: 230mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 51g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 27g
    • Protein: 6g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 91mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 96mg