Looking for an incredibly easy and delicious vanilla cake recipe? This Simple Vanilla Cake requires just 6 ingredients and one bowl, making it quick to whip up with no electric mixer needed! Whether it’s for a birthday, baby shower, or just a last-minute dessert, this soft, moist cake is sure to please everyone. And the best part? It stays fresh for several days!
Ingredients:
- 1 ½ cups (225 g) plain flour / all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon (16 g) baking powder
- 1 cup (240 g) caster sugar / superfine sugar
- 180 g (¾ cup / 6.5 oz) butter, melted
- 1 ½ cups (375 mL) milk
- 2 teaspoons (10 g) vanilla extract
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 160°C / 320°F (fan/convection) or 180°C / 355°F (standard). Grease and line a 20 cm (8-inch) round cake tin with baking paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, sift together the plain flour and baking powder. Whisk in the sugar.
- Create a well in the center of the dry ingredients and add the melted butter, milk, and vanilla extract. Whisk everything together until well combined. (Note: The butter may solidify a little, making the batter slightly lumpy, but this is perfectly fine!)
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake tin and bake for 45-50 minutes, or until golden brown and a skewer inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool in the tin for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Tips:
- If you want to make the cake even more delicious, top it with vanilla buttercream frosting. Simply beat together 125 g (4.5 oz) softened butter, 1 ½ cups sifted icing sugar, 1 tsp vanilla extract, and 2 tbsp milk until fluffy.
- For extra flair, serve the cake with fresh whipped cream, berries, or a sprinkle of rainbow sprinkles for a fun, colorful twist.
Storage:
- Store this cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days, and it will remain wonderfully moist.
- You can also freeze it! Wrap the cake tightly in cling wrap, place it in a zip-lock bag, and freeze. Let it defrost for 6 hours or overnight before serving.
Serving Suggestions:
- Keep it simple with frosting or fresh cream and fruit.
- Want to make it extra special? Add chocolate chips, chocolate frosting, or layer it for a stunning presentation!
This Vanilla Cake is the perfect recipe for any occasion and is incredibly easy to make, even for novice bakers. Try it today and experience the delicious simplicity of this from-scratch cake!
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