Description
This classic vanilla cake recipe, lovingly known as ‘Mom’s Best Cake,’ is a must-try for dessert lovers. The tender crumb and buttery flavor make it a family favorite, perfect for any occasion. The optional buttercream frosting adds a touch of sweetness that elevates this homemade cake to a whole new level.
Ingredients
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Main Cake:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup whole milk
- 3 large eggs
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
For the Frosting (Optional Buttercream):
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 2–3 tbsp milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour pans.
- Mix wet ingredients: Beat butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time. Stir in vanilla.
- Combine dry ingredients: Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
- Combine mixtures: Alternately add dry ingredients and milk to wet mixture. Mix until just combined.
- Bake: Pour batter into pans, bake for 30–35 minutes.
- Cool and frost: Cool cakes in pans, then frost with prepared buttercream.
Notes
- This cake is versatile—try adding fruit, chocolate chips, or different extracts for variety.
- The cake can be stored at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerated for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
