Description

This Vanilla Cake is perfect for any celebration! With its rich flavor and moist texture, it’s crafted from everyday ingredients like eggs, flour, and vanilla. Simple to prepare, this cake stays fresh for days, making it an excellent choice for gatherings or family treats.

Ingredients

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2 cups plain / all purpose flour
2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 tsp cooking salt
4 large eggs
1 1/2 cups caster / superfine sugar
115g / 1/2 cup unsalted butter
1 cup milk
3 tsp vanilla extract
3 tsp vegetable or canola oil
225g / 2 sticks unsalted butter
500g / 1 lb soft icing sugar / powdered sugar
3 tsp vanilla extract
2 – 4 tbsp milk

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 180°C/350°F (160°C fan) and set it to heat for 20 minutes before mixing the batter.
Grease two 20cm / 8” cake pans with butter and line them with parchment paper for easy removal.
Prepare your batter following the specific mixing instructions for your cake recipe to ensure a light and fluffy cake.
Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pans and smooth the tops with a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven until the cakes are golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Make sure your baking powder is fresh for the best rise.
Using room temperature eggs helps in better mixing and overall texture of the cake.
Customize the thickness of the frosting by adjusting the amount of milk added.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 400
Sugar: 30g
Sodium: 200mg
Fat: 20g
Saturated Fat: 10g
Unsaturated Fat: 8g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 56g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 6g
Cholesterol: 80mg