VANILLA CAKE RECIPE - (4.5/5)

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Provided by carmen-2

Number Of Ingredients 17

CAKE
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon baking powder
4 large eggs, at room temperature
3 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
3/4 cup milk
SYRUP
1/3 cup granulated sugar
3 tablespoons water
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
GLAZE
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 tablespoons heavy cream or 1 1/2 tablespoons milk

Steps:

  • 1) Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease and flour two 8 1/2" x 4 1/2" loaf pans OR one 10 to 12-cup bundt-style pan. 2) CAKE: Beat together butter, sugars, flavorings, and baking powder until fluffy. 3) Beat in eggs one at a time, scraping the bottom and sides of the bowl often. 4) Mix in flour and milk alternately, ensuring the batter is well-mixed after each addition. 5) Spoon batter into the prepared pan OR pans, and smooth with a spatula. 6) Bake cake in loaf pans for 45 to 50 minutes OR tube pan about 55 to 60 minutes, until cake tester inserted into center comes out clean. 7) Remove cake(s) from the oven, and let sit for 15 minutes before removing from pan and placing on rack to cool. 8) SYRUP: Mix sugar and water. Bring mixture to boil and stir until sugar dissolves. Stir in vanilla. 9) Brush top and sides of cooling cake(s) with syrup. Cool for hour or so before glazing. 10) GLAZE: Stir glaze ingredients until smooth, adding a bit more cream, milk or sugar until the glaze is the consistency of molasses. 11) When cake is cool, drizzle glaze over top.

Hanna Williams
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This cake was a hit at my party! Everyone loved it. It was so light and fluffy, and the frosting was just the right amount of sweetness. I will definitely be making this cake again.


Lesego LEHLOHONOLO
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This cake is perfect! It's moist and flavorful, and the frosting is just the right amount of sweetness. I will definitely be making this cake again.


Khin M Oo
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This is the best vanilla cake recipe I've ever tried. It's so moist and fluffy, and the frosting is to die for. I highly recommend this recipe!


Ilhaam Shaikh
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This cake is a classic for a reason. It's simple, delicious, and always a crowd-pleaser. I love that it's not too sweet, so it's perfect for any occasion.


Abubakar Chohan
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I've been making this cake for years, and it's always a hit. It's the perfect cake for any occasion. It's simple to make, but it looks and tastes like it came from a bakery.


aisaha aisaha
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This cake is so versatile. I've made it with different flavored extracts, different frosting, and even different fillings. It always turns out great. It's the perfect base for any kind of cake you want to make.


Kendra Mendes
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I love that this recipe uses simple ingredients. I always have them on hand, so I can make this cake anytime I want. It's also a great recipe for beginner bakers. It's easy to follow and doesn't require any special skills or equipment.


Nicoley Gramaje
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This cake is perfect for any occasion. It's simple to make, but it looks and tastes like it came from a bakery. I've made it for birthdays, potlucks, and even just for a family dessert. It's always a crowd-pleaser.


ME-JAY GALLERY
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I'm not a baker, but this recipe was so easy to follow. The cake turned out great! It was moist and fluffy, and the frosting was delicious. I will definitely be making this cake again.


Audrey Smith
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This cake was a hit at my party! Everyone loved it. It was so light and fluffy, and the frosting was just the right amount of sweetness. I will definitely be making this cake again.


Yared Geremew
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I've tried many vanilla cake recipes, but this one is by far the best. The cake is incredibly moist and flavorful, and the frosting is to die for. I highly recommend this recipe!


Nalunga Racheal
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This vanilla cake recipe is a keeper! It was so easy to make and turned out perfectly. The cake was moist and fluffy, and the frosting was rich and creamy. I will definitely be making this cake again.