Fluffy and Moist Vanilla Cake Recipe
Learn how to bake a fluffy and moist vanilla cake with this foolproof recipe and expert tips. Perfect for celebrations or any special occasion!
Ingredients
For the cake:
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 extra yolk
- 2 tsp Vanilla Extract
- 1 cup buttermilk room temperature
Simple Syrup
- ½ cup sugar
- ½ cup water
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 8-inch round cake pans, or line them with parchment paper.
- Prepare Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar using a stand or hand mixer. Beat for 3-5 minutes, until the mixture is pale and fluffy.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Add the extra yolk and vanilla extract, and mix until combined.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the buttermilk. Start and end with the dry ingredients. Mix gently until just combined.
- Divide and Bake: Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pans and smooth the tops with a spatula. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Cool: Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes. Then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Optional - Simple Syrup: While the cakes cool, make a simple syrup by combining sugar and water in a small saucepan. Heat until the sugar dissolves. Brush the syrup over the cooled cake layers for extra moist
Notes
- To ensure a fluffy texture, cream the butter and sugar thoroughly. This step creates air pockets in the batter.
- Room temperature ingredients blend better, so don’t skip this step!