Soft & Fluffy Homemade Vanilla Cake
This light and fluffy vanilla cake is a timeless classic that fills your kitchen with the most inviting aroma. Made with simple pantry staples and ready in just 40 minutes, it is the kind of recipe you will come back to again and again. Perfect for birthdays, afternoon snacks, or any day that calls for a little sweetness.
🛒 Ingredients
12 servings
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
- 4 tablespoons (60 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups (400 g) granulated sugar
- 3 cups (375 g) all-purpose flour, sifted
- 1 cup (240 ml) whole milk, warm
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
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Directions
- 1
Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease and flour a 10-inch (26 cm) bundt pan and set aside.
- 2
In a large bowl, beat eggs, softened butter, and sugar together with a hand mixer for 3–5 minutes until light, pale, and creamy.
- 3
Add the sifted flour in three additions, alternating with the warm milk, mixing well after each addition to keep the batter smooth.
- 4
Stir in the vanilla extract until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
- 5
Gently fold in the baking powder using a spatula with light upward strokes — do not overmix at this stage.
- 6
Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes before unmolding.
💡 Chef's Tip
Warm milk (not cold) is the key to an extra fluffy crumb. Let the cake cool completely before slicing for clean, beautiful cuts. A dusting of powdered sugar makes it look bakery-worthy with zero effort.
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