Classic Buttermilk Vanilla Cake

Ingredients

- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 3 ½ cups cake flour
- 1 ¼ cups buttermilk

Instructions

1. Preheat the Oven:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two 9-inch round cake pans with butter and lightly dust with flour, ensuring even coverage to prevent the cake from sticking.

2. Cream Butter and Sugar:
In a large mixing bowl, using an electric mixer, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar on medium speed until light and fluffy, approximately 5 minutes. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed to achieve a uniform mixture.

3. Add Wet Ingredients:
With the mixer on low speed, gradually add the vegetable oil, then incorporate the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Add in the vanilla extract, ensuring full integration into the batter.

4. Combine Dry Ingredients:
In a separate bowl, whisk together the baking powder, salt, and cake flour. Ensure these are well combined to promote an even rise.

5. Incorporate dry and wet ingredients:
Alternately add the dry flour mixture and the buttermilk to the wet batter, beginning and ending with the flour. Mix on low speed just until each addition is incorporated; do not overmix to maintain cake tenderness.

6. Fill Cake Pans:
Divide the batter evenly between the two prepared cake pans. Tap them gently on the counter to remove any air bubbles and ensure the batter is level.

7. Bake the Cakes:
Place the pans in the preheated oven and bake for 30 to 35 minutes. Check for doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center of each cake; it should come out clean, with a few moist crumbs adhering to it.

8. Cool and Serve:
Allow the cakes to cool in their pans for 10 minutes. Then, carefully run a knife around the edges to loosen and turn the cakes out onto a wire rack. Allow to cool completely before frosting or serving.

Preparation & Cooking Times

- Preparation Time: PT20M
20 minutes
- Cooking Time: PT35M
35 minutes

Total Time

- PT55M
55 minutes

Type of Dish

Dessert

Keywords

Classic cake, vanilla cake, buttermilk dessert, easy cake recipe, fluffy cake, homemade cake, birthday cake, oven-baked, holiday dessert, baking

Recipe Yield

Feeds 4 adults

Calories

The exact total calories for the entire cake: 3,200 calories

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