Description
Best Vanilla Cake is a soft, fluffy, and moist cake made with simple ingredients that creates a perfect base for any frosting, topped with your favorite icing for a classic dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/4 cup sour cream
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
- Alternate adding the dry ingredients and milk to the butter mixture, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
- Fold in the sour cream until smooth.
- Divide the batter evenly between the two prepared cake pans and smooth the tops.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
- Frost with your favorite frosting once cooled.
Notes
- For a lighter cake, make sure not to overmix the batter.
- This cake pairs well with buttercream, cream cheese frosting, or whipped cream.
- For added flavor, you can add a teaspoon of almond extract along with the vanilla.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: vanilla cake, classic vanilla cake, fluffy cake, homemade cake, birthday cake