Description
This Vanilla Cake is a delightful treat that stays moist for days! With a rich vanilla flavor and simple ingredients, it’s perfect for anyone wanting to bake an easy and scrumptious cake for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 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 milk, full fat
- 3 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 tsp vegetable or canola oil
- 225g / 2 sticks unsalted butter, softened
- 500g / 1 lb soft icing sugar / powdered 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 before preparing the batter. Ensure the oven shelf is in the middle.
- Grease two 20cm/8" cake pans with butter and line with parchment paper. It's best to use pans without a loose base.
Notes
Ensure your baking powder is active for the best rise.
Using room temperature eggs helps achieve a lighter batter.
For best flavor, choose high-quality vanilla extract.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg