Description
Sweet vanilla cake dreams come alive with this simple yet irresistible dessert that promises pure indulgement. Delicate layers of homemade goodness melt in your mouth, inviting you to savor each heavenly bite of comfort and joy.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups (360 milliliters / 12 fluid ounces) granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup (113 grams / 4 ounces) unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 cup (240 milliliters / 8 fluid ounces) whole milk
Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups (240 grams / 8.5 ounces) all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Flavor Enhancer:
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the oven environment by setting the temperature to 350F (175C) and preparing cake pans with grease, flour, or parchment paper for optimal cake release.
- Combine dry ingredients including flour, baking powder, and salt in a mixing bowl, whisking thoroughly to ensure even distribution of leavening agents.
- Create a smooth butter and sugar mixture by creaming together until the texture becomes light, airy, and significantly increased in volume, approximately 4 minutes.
- Incorporate eggs individually into the butter mixture, blending completely after each addition to maintain a consistent emulsion.
- Add vanilla extract to the egg mixture, stirring until the liquid is fully integrated and the batter appears uniform.
- Gradually fold dry ingredients into the wet mixture, alternating with milk to prevent over-mixing and maintain a tender cake texture.
- Distribute batter evenly between prepared cake pans, ensuring smooth surface and equal volume for consistent baking.
- Bake in preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, monitoring doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center – it should emerge clean and dry.
- Remove cakes from oven and allow to cool completely in pans before removing, preventing potential structural collapse during transfer.
Notes
- Use room temperature ingredients to ensure smooth, even mixing and better cake texture.
- Swap all-purpose flour with gluten-free flour blend for a celiac-friendly version.
- Replace butter with vegetable oil for a lighter, more moist cake that stays fresh longer.
- Enhance flavor by adding a splash of almond extract or grated lemon zest to the batter for a subtle twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 130 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg