🎂 Homemade Cake — soft, fluffy, and full of buttery flavor! A perfect all-purpose vanilla cake that works for birthdays, celebrations, or a simple treat. You don’t need a boxed mix when you can make this classic from scratch in under an hour!
🍰 Simple Homemade Vanilla Cake Recipe
Serves: 8–10
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Bake Time: 30–35 minutes
Ingredients
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2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
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2 ½ tsp baking powder
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½ tsp salt
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¾ cup (1 ½ sticks) unsalted butter, softened
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1 ¾ cups granulated sugar
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4 large eggs, room temperature
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1 tbsp vanilla extract
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1 cup whole milk (or buttermilk for extra tenderness)
🥣 Instructions
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Preheat oven:
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Set to 350°F (175°C).
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Grease and flour two 8-inch round pans or one 9×13-inch pan.
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Mix dry ingredients:
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In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
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Cream butter and sugar:
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In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar together until light and fluffy (about 2–3 minutes).
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Add eggs and vanilla:
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Beat in eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla extract.
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Combine wet and dry:
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Add the dry ingredients in three parts, alternating with milk.
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Begin and end with flour, mixing just until smooth.
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Bake:
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Pour batter into prepared pan(s) and smooth the top.
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Bake 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
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Cool and frost:
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Let cool for 10 minutes in the pan, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before frosting.
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✨ Tips
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For a richer flavor, replace ¼ cup of milk with sour cream or yogurt.
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Add lemon zest or almond extract for flavor twists.
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Frost with buttercream, cream cheese frosting, or even just a dusting of powdered sugar.
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