Here’s a moist vanilla cake recipe that’s perfect for birthdays, celebrations, or anytime you want a classic, fluffy dessert:
🎂 Moist Vanilla Cake Recipe
🧁 Ingredients:
For the Cake:
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2 ½ cups (312g) all-purpose flour
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2 ½ tsp baking powder
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½ tsp salt
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¾ cup (170g) unsalted butter, room temperature
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1 ¾ cups (350g) granulated sugar
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4 large eggs, room temperature
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1 tbsp pure vanilla extract
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1 cup (240ml) whole milk, room temperature
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½ cup (120ml) sour cream or plain yogurt (for extra moisture)
Optional Add-In:
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1 tbsp vegetable oil (for added softness)
For the Vanilla Buttercream Frosting:
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1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, room temperature
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4 cups (480g) powdered sugar
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2–3 tbsp heavy cream or milk
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1 tbsp vanilla extract
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Pinch of salt
🥣 Instructions:
1. Prepare the Pans:
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Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
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Grease and line two 9-inch round cake pans with parchment paper.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients:
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In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
3. Cream Butter & Sugar:
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In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar together until light and fluffy (about 3-4 minutes using a hand or stand mixer).
4. Add Eggs & Vanilla:
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Beat in eggs one at a time, scraping down the sides as needed.
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Add vanilla extract and mix until combined.
5. Add Wet & Dry Ingredients Alternately:
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On low speed, add the dry ingredients in three parts, alternating with the milk and sour cream, beginning and ending with dry.
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Mix until just combined — don’t overmix.
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Optional: Fold in 1 tbsp of vegetable oil for extra softness.
6. Bake:
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Divide the batter evenly into the pans.
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Bake for 28–33 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean from the center.
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Let cakes cool in pans for 10 minutes, then turn out onto wire racks to cool completely.
🍰 Frosting:
1. Beat butter until creamy.
2. Gradually add powdered sugar, one cup at a time.
3. Add vanilla, salt, and 2 tbsp of cream. Beat until fluffy (2–3 mins). Add more cream if needed for desired consistency.
📝 Tips:
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Room temperature ingredients = fluffier cake.
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You can make this into cupcakes or a sheet cake.
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Chill layers before frosting for cleaner assembly.
Would you like a version of this that’s dairy-free, gluten-free, or eggless?
