Description
This Vanilla Cake is moist, flavorful, and incredibly simple to prepare. With basic ingredients like flour, sugar, and butter, it’s ideal for any gathering. Enjoy a delightful dessert that stays fresh for days!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups plain / all purpose flour
- 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 tsp cooking salt
- 4 large eggs, at room temp
- 1 1/2 cups caster / superfine sugar
- 115g / 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cut into cubes
- 1 cup full-fat milk
- 3 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 tsp vegetable or canola oil
- 225g / 2 sticks unsalted butter, softened
- 500g / 1 lb soft icing sugar, sifted
- 3 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 – 4 tbsp milk, to adjust thickness
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180°C/350°F (160°C fan) for 20 minutes prior to making the batter.
- Grease two 20cm / 8” cake pans with unsalted butter and line them with parchment paper.
- Combine all baking ingredients, ensuring they are well mixed and at room temperature for optimal results.
- Follow baking instructions based on pan size.
- Allow the cakes to cool before frosting with your chosen icing.
Notes
Ensure that your baking powder is fresh for best results.
Using room temperature eggs helps create a smoother batter and better texture.
Cake can be enjoyed for up to four days without losing moisture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 90mg