Recipe For Fluffy Vanilla Cake
Ingredients
This recipe for fluffy vanilla cake requires basic ingredients which you may have in your pantry. You will need the following: 2 ½ cups of all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons of baking powder, ½ teaspoon of baking soda, 1 teaspoon of salt, 1 cup (2 sticks) of unsalted butter, 2 cups of granulated sugar, 4 large eggs, 1 cup of buttermilk, 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract, and ½ cup of vegetable oil.
Instructions
First, preheat your oven to 350°F. Grease and flour a 9-inch cake pan and set aside. In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside. In a separate bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the buttermilk, vanilla extract, and oil. Gradually add in the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. Serve with a dollop of freshly-whipped cream or a scoop of your favorite ice cream.
Nutrition
One slice of this deliciously fluffy vanilla cake contains approximately 436 calories, 20 grams of fat, 53 grams of carbohydrates, and 4 grams of protein. This cake is a treat that will satisfy your sweet tooth without ruining your diet.
For those who are looking for a healthier option, you can reduce the amount of sugar used in this recipe to 1 cup and substitute the oil with applesauce. This substitution will reduce the calories to approximately 294 per slice and the fat to 10 grams.
Tips and Tricks
This recipe can easily be adapted to make different variations of vanilla cake. To add a bit of flavor, you can add 1 teaspoon of almond extract, or substitute the buttermilk with coconut milk. You can also add some fresh fruit or chocolate chips to the batter before baking. For an even more decadent treat, try adding a layer of frosting or ganache between the two cake layers.
This recipe also works great for cupcakes. Just reduce the baking time to 18-20 minutes and you’ll have a batch of fluffy, delicious cupcakes.
With this recipe for fluffy vanilla cake, you can make a delicious treat for any occasion. Enjoy!
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