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Close-up of a moist slice of vanilla cake with creamy frosting on a white plate.

Simple Vanilla Cake

A basic vanilla cake recipe that is easy to make and perfect for any occasion.
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Temps de préparation 15 minutes
Temps de cuisson 30 minutes
Temps total 45 minutes
Portions: 8 slices
Type de plat: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingrédients
  

For the Cake
  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1.5 tsp baking powder
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 0.5 cup milk

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Electric mixer
  • 9-inch round cake pan

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  3. Add the softened butter, eggs, vanilla extract, and milk. Mix until smooth.
  4. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and bake for 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  5. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Calories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtéines: 4gFat: 10gLipides saturés: 6gCholéstérol: 60mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 80mgFibre: 1gSucre: 20gVitamine A: 300IUCalcium: 60mgFer: 1mg

Notes

For a richer flavor, you can substitute buttermilk for the milk.

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