Description
This classic vanilla cake is light, fluffy, and perfect for any celebration.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ½ cups cake flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk (or buttermilk)
- Your favorite frosting (e.g., buttercream)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour three 8-inch round cake pans.
- In a bowl, sift together cake flour, baking powder, and a pinch of salt.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy (about 3 minutes).
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Gradually add dry ingredients alternately with milk until just combined.
- Divide batter among prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.
- Cool in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
Notes
- This cake pairs well with various frostings, particularly buttercream.
- For a richer flavor, you can substitute buttermilk for whole milk.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg