Description
This Classic Vanilla Cake recipe yields a moist and tender cake that is perfect for any occasion. The combination of butter, oil, and buttermilk gives this cake a rich flavor and soft texture.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 2 2/3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (room temperature, 113g)
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 eggs
- 2 Tbsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/3 cups buttermilk (room temperature)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prep: Preheat oven to 325°F. Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans, line with parchment paper.
- Mix Butter and Oil: Beat butter and oil until smooth and combined.
- Add Sugar: Gradually add sugar, beat until light and fluffy.
- Incorporate Eggs: Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each.
- Add Flavor: Mix in vanilla extract.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl.
- Alternate Mixing: Add buttermilk and dry ingredients to the batter in batches, mixing until just combined.
- Bake: Pour batter into pans, bake for about 30 minutes until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool and Frost: Cool cakes in pans, then frost with your favorite icing.
Notes
- *My cake here is pictured with chocolate buttercream, but vanilla, cream cheese, or berry frostings also pair well.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 260mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
