Description
This Vanilla Cake is a delightful treat, celebrated for its moist texture and easy preparation. Made with essential ingredients like flour, eggs, and vanilla, it’s perfect for family gatherings or any special occasion. Enjoy a slice of homemade goodness!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups plain / all purpose flour
- 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 tsp cooking salt
- 4 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups caster / superfine sugar
- 115g / 1/2 cup unsalted butter , cut into 1.5cm / 1/2” 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
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) for 20 minutes before mixing the batter and place the oven shelf in the middle.
- Grease two 20cm (8”) cake pans with butter and line them with parchment paper for easier removal.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk together the eggs and sugar until fluffy.
- Add melted unsalted butter and milk to the egg mixture, followed by the vanilla extract, and mix well.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Pour the batter equally into the prepared cake pans and smooth the tops.
- Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let the cakes cool in the pans for a few minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.
Notes
Ensure your baking powder is fresh for the best rise.
Use room temperature eggs for a smoother batter.
Adjust the milk quantity in the icing to achieve your desired consistency.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 90mg