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Soft Vanilla Cake: My 1 Secret for a Heavenly Cake

Soft Vanilla Cake
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This soft vanilla cake is fluffy, light, and absolutely irresistible. It’s a classic comfort food with a tender crumb, delicate sweetness, and warm vanilla aroma, perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups (180g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ tsp baking powder
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ½ cup (113g) unsalted butter, softened
  • ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • ½ cup (120ml) milk, room temperature
  • ¼ cup (60ml) sour cream

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Set oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line an 8-inch round cake pan with parchment paper if desired.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt together. Set aside.
  3. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, beat softened butter and sugar together until light and fluffy (about 2–3 minutes).
  4. Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla extract until smooth.
  5. Combine Milk and Sour Cream: In a separate bowl or cup, mix milk and sour cream together.
  6. Alternate Mixing: Add half of the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, then half of the milk mixture. Repeat until fully incorporated.
  7. Pour and Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  8. Cool and Serve: Allow to cool in the pan for 10–15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. Dust with powdered sugar or frost as desired.

Notes

  • Use room temperature ingredients for a smooth batter and even baking.
  • Do not overmix once flour is added; this keeps the cake light and fluffy.
  • Check that baking powder is fresh for proper rise.
  • Cool completely before frosting or slicing to maintain structure.
  • This soft vanilla cake pairs beautifully with whipped cream, berries, or chocolate ganache.

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