This homemade vanilla cake is loaded with real vanilla flavor. Moist and tender vanilla cake layers . If you love vanilla desserts, this is a must try cake recipe!

Ingredients for vanilla Cake

1 pound vanilla cake layers

  • All-purpose flour:1/2 cup flour. Be sure to fluff the flour and level the measuring cup!
  • Baking powder: Leavening agent to help the cake layers rise.
  • Vegetable oil: You can also use canola oil or your favorite neutral baking oil.
  • Granulated sugar:1/2 cup sugar For sweetness.
  • Eggs:3. Large eggs, room temperature.
  • Vanilla extract: Vanilla extract adds great flavor
  • Milk: Room temperature. You can use buttermilk for added.

Cream frosting

Unsalted vivo cream: Room temperature, softened.(if need add some sugar)

Tools for Making vanilla Cake

  • Cake panes 5 inch
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Parchment circles
  • Spatula
  • Cake turntable
  • Cake Scraper
  • piping bag
  • 1M nozzle
  • electric hand mix
  • vanilla flavor

How to Make vanilla Cake

vanilla cake layers

Instructions:

  1. Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans, or line them with parchment paper.
  2. Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt until well combined. Set aside.
  3. Cream butter and sugar: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar together until light and fluffy, using a hand mixer or stand mixer.
  4. Add eggs and vanilla: Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in the vanilla extract until incorporated.
  5. Alternate flour and milk: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk. Begin and end with the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
  6. Bake: Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans. Smooth the tops with a spatula. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  7. Cool: Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for about 10 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely before frosting.
  8. Frost: Once the cakes are completely cooled, frost them with your favorite frosting, such as vanilla buttercream.
  9. Serve: Slice and serve your delicious vanilla cake! Enjoy!

Cream frosting

To make the frosting, I recommend using a stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment. If you prefer, you can use a paddle attachment as well. If you do not have a stand mixer, a handheld electric mixer will also work!

If you’re looking to whip a larger quantity of whipped cream, the process is essentially the same as for smaller amounts, but there are a few considerations to keep in mind:

Ingredients:

  • Heavy whipping cream
  • Optional: Sugar and vanilla extract for flavoring


To whip cream, chill equipment, pour heavy cream into bowl, add sugar, vanilla, beat on low, increase speed. Stop when soft peaks form. Avoid overbeating. Serve immediately or refrigerate. Adjust sweetness. Enjoy creamy delight!

vanilla Cake Recipe Tips

Bake perfect cake layers

Check out my baking tips blog post on 10 Tips for Baking Perfect Cakes to learn simple tips and tricks to bake the most delicious lemon cake layers.