Vanilla Bean Cake
A light and fluffy vanilla bean cake that’s perfect for any occasion, evoking memories of family gatherings.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 10 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup milk
- 3 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon vanilla bean paste or extract
- 4 large eggs
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- Cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, and stir in the vanilla bean paste.
- Whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the creamed butter mixture, alternating with the milk, and mix until smooth.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes.
- Cool the cakes in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
Notes
Serve with vanilla or lemon buttercream frosting, fresh berries, or a drizzle of caramel sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 19g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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