Ultimate Vanilla Butter Cake Delight

Ingredients

- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt

Instructions

1. Preheat the Oven:
Start by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). This ensures the oven reaches the correct temperature while you prepare the batter.

2. Prepare Cake Pans:
Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans. Ensure all surfaces are coated to prevent sticking.

3. Mix Wet Ingredients:
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until the mixture becomes light and fluffy, approximately 3-5 minutes. Use an electric mixer on medium speed for best results.
Next, beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each one is well incorporated. Stir in the pure vanilla extract until the wet mixture is smooth.

4. Combine Dry Ingredients:
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt until evenly mixed.

5. Blend Wet and Dry Ingredients:
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternatively with the whole milk. Begin and end with the dry ingredients. Mix on low speed just until the flour is incorporated and the batter is smooth. Avoid over-mixing to maintain cake tenderness.

6. Divide and Pour Batter:
Divide the cake batter evenly between the prepared cake pans. Use a spatula to smooth out the tops, ensuring even layers.

7. Bake the Cake:
Place the pans in the preheated oven. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cakes comes out clean. The cakes should spring back lightly when touched.

8. Cool the Cakes:
Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for about 10 minutes. Then, run a knife around the edges and invert onto a wire rack to cool completely.

9. Serve:
Once cooled, the cakes can be frosted with your choice of frosting or served plain, dusted with powdered sugar.

Total Time

PT1H10M
1 hour 10 minutes

Type of Dish

Dessert

Keywords

Vanilla Butter Cake, Easy Cake Recipe, Oven Dessert, Classic Cake, Baking, Sweet Treat, Vanilla Dessert, Homemade Cake, Cake for Parties, Simple Baking Recipe

Recipe Yield

Feeds 8 adults

Calories

Total: 3,200 calories

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