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The Best Vanilla Cake: A Light and Fluffy Delight for Everyone

The Best Vanilla Cake

The Best Vanilla Cake is a light and fluffy dessert that everyone will love.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 3 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 3 large eggs

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
  3. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  5. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  6. In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  7. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the milk, starting and ending with the dry ingredients.
  8. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans.
  9. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  10. Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • For best results, use room temperature ingredients.
  • This cake can be frosted with your favorite icing or served plain.

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Keywords: vanilla cake, dessert, fluffy cake, baking