Description
This homemade vanilla cake is a delight with its moist texture and rich flavor. Using basic ingredients like flour, eggs, and sugar, it’s simple to prepare. Ideal for celebrations or as a comforting dessert, this cake remains fresh for days, making it a must-try for anyone who loves baking.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups plain / all purpose flour
- 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 tsp cooking salt
- 4 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups caster / superfine sugar
- 115g / 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup milk
- 3 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 tsp vegetable or canola oil
- 225g / 2 sticks unsalted butter
- 500g / 1 lb soft icing sugar / powdered sugar
- 3 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 – 4 tbsp milk
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180°C/350°F (160°C fan) and keep it running for 20 minutes before making the batter.
- Grease 2 x 20cm / 8” cake pans with butter, then line them with parchment paper.
- It's best to use a cake pan without a loose base, if possible.
Notes
For best results, ensure your baking powder is fresh for a perfect rise.
Using full-fat milk adds richness to the cake and keeps it moist.
Sift the icing sugar to avoid lumps in the frosting.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 90mg