Vanilla Cake
Soft and moist vanilla cake made with butter, milk, and real vanilla for classic flavor.
Ingredients
- 2 and 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 and 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 and 3/4 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs room temperature
- 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup whole milk or buttermilk
- ¼ cup sour cream or plain yogurt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and prepare two 9-inch cake pans. Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt. Beat butter and sugar until creamy. Add eggs one at a time, then vanilla. Alternate adding dry ingredients and milk. Fold in sour cream. Divide batter into pans. Bake 22–25 minutes. Cool completely before frosting.
Notes
Use room-temperature ingredients for best texture. Avoid overmixing to keep crumb soft.