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Vanilla Cake Recipe

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course cake
Cuisine Western
Servings 10
Calories 684 kcal

Ingredients
  

The Batter:

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 4 large eggs at room temperature
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter cut into cubes
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 3 tsp vanilla extract
  • 3 tsp vegetable oil

The Frosting:

  • 2 sticks unsalted butter softened
  • 1 lb. powdered sugar sifted
  • 2-4 tbsp milk as needed

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
  • Mix the flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
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  • In a separate bowl, beat the eggs and sugar until fluffy.
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  • Melt the butter in the milk and add to the egg mixture along with the vanilla extract and oil.
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  • Combine the wet and dry ingredients until just mixed.
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  • Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans.
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  • Bake for about 30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  • Cool the cakes in the pans for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
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  • For the frosting, beat the softened butter until creamy, then gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla, adding milk as needed for desired consistency.
  • Frost the cooled cake layers and serve.
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Nutrition

Calories: 684kcalCarbohydrates: 96gProtein: 6gFat: 32gSaturated Fat: 19gSodium: 205mgFiber: 1g
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