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The Best Vanilla Cake Recipe

The Best Vanilla Cake Recipe - A vanilla cake recipe that is quick, easy, and delicious! Made from scratch, this cake is perfect for every occasion!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Keyword: cakes
Servings: 12
Author: befrcadmin

Ingredients

  • 3 cups Flour
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 cup butter softened to room temperature
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 4 large eggs at room temperature
  • 1 cup buttermilk at room temperature
  • 2 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 Chocolate Buttercream Frosting

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350ยบ F. Prepare three 8-inch cake pans by spraying with baking spray or buttering and lightly flouring.
  • Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl. Whisk through to combine. Set aside. 
  • Cream butter until fluffy and then add sugar. Cream together for about 8 more minutes.
  • Add eggs, one at a time, and mix just until combined.
  • Add flour mixture and buttermilk, alternately, beginning and ending with flour. Combine each addition until well combined.
  • Add vanilla and mix until thoroughly combined. 
  • Divide among pans and bake for 25-30 minutes until edges turn loose from pan and toothpick inserted into middle of cake comes out clean. 
  • Remove from the oven and allow to cool for about 10 minutes. Turn out onto wire cooling racks and allow to cool completely. 
  • Frost cake with Chocolate Buttercream Frosting.