Classic Vanilla Cake
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Ingredients
- All-purpose flour240 g
- Granulated sugar300 g
- Butter (room temp)115 g
- Eggs3 pcs
- Milk240 ml
- Baking powder10 g
- Salt5 g
- Vanilla extract10 ml
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Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour an 8-inch round pan.
💡 Use parchment paper for easy removal
💡 For different pan sizes, adjust baking time
Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy (4-5 minutes).
💡 This step is crucial for texture
💡 Mixture should be pale and increased in volume
Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each. Mix in vanilla.
💡 Room temp eggs incorporate better
💡 Scrape bowl between additions
Combine flour, baking powder, and salt. Add to butter mixture alternating with milk.
💡 Start and end with flour
💡 Mix just until combined
Pour into prepared pan. Bake 28-32 minutes until toothpick comes out clean.
💡 Don't open oven door first 25 min
💡 Cake should spring back when touched
Cool in pan 10 minutes, then turn out onto wire rack.
💡 Run knife around edges first
💡 Cool completely before frosting
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Nutrition Information
Per 1 slice (1/8 cake)
Without frosting
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