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Faiza Shabir

Fluffy Vanilla Cake Recipe

This Fluffy Vanilla Cake Recipe delivers a soft, light crumb with rich vanilla flavor in every bite. It’s moist, tender, and perfect for birthdays, celebrations, or simple everyday desserts. The batter comes together easily with basic pantry ingredients. Pair it with buttercream frosting or fresh berries for a classic finish.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 360
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
  • 2 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 tbsp pure vanilla extract
  • 1 cup whole milk room temperature
  • 1/4 cup sour cream for extra moisture

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
  3. Beat butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
  4. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla extract.
  5. Alternate adding dry ingredients and milk, beginning and ending with dry ingredients.
  6. Fold in sour cream gently until just combined.
  7. Divide batter evenly between pans and smooth tops.
  8. Bake 25–30 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  9. Cool completely before frosting.

Notes

  • Use room-temperature ingredients for a smoother batter.
  • Do not overmix after adding flour to keep the cake light and fluffy.
  • Let cakes cool fully before frosting to prevent melting.
  • Store covered at room temperature up to 2 days or refrigerate up to 5 days.

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