Vanilla Cake Recipe
Ingredients
The Batter:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 4 large eggs at room temperature
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter cut into cubes
- 1 cup whole milk
- 3 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 tsp vegetable oil
The Frosting:
- 2 sticks unsalted butter softened
- 1 lb. powdered sugar sifted
- 2-4 tbsp milk as needed
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
- Mix the flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
- In a separate bowl, beat the eggs and sugar until fluffy.
- Melt the butter in the milk and add to the egg mixture along with the vanilla extract and oil.
- Combine the wet and dry ingredients until just mixed.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans.
- Bake for about 30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool the cakes in the pans for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
- For the frosting, beat the softened butter until creamy, then gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla, adding milk as needed for desired consistency.
- Frost the cooled cake layers and serve.
Nutrition
Calories: 684kcalCarbohydrates: 96gProtein: 6gFat: 32gSaturated Fat: 19gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 142mgSodium: 205mgPotassium: 104mgFiber: 1gSugar: 76gVitamin A: 988IUCalcium: 115mgIron: 2mg
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