Description
Indulge in the classic, comforting sweetness of this Homemade Vanilla Cake. Moist and flavorful, this cake is perfect for any celebration or casual get-together. Pair it with your favorite frosting or enjoy it plain with a cup of coffee.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients:
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup whole milk
- ¼ cup sour cream
Instructions
- Preheat the oven and prepare the pans: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans or line them with parchment paper.
- Prepare the dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Cream the butter and sugar: In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs and vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time, then mix in the vanilla extract.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, combine the milk and sour cream. Add the dry ingredients to the creamed mixture alternately with the milk mixture.
- Bake the cakes: Divide the batter between the pans and bake for 28–32 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool and frost: Let the cakes cool before transferring to wire racks. Frost as desired.
Notes
- For cupcakes, fill liners ⅔ full and bake at 350°F for 18–20 minutes.
- This cake pairs beautifully with vanilla buttercream, cream cheese frosting, or fresh berries and whipped cream.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
