The Fluffy Vanilla Butter Cake is a classic, rich, and buttery cake with a soft, tender crumb and a delicious vanilla flavor. It’s made using simple ingredients like butter, sugar, eggs, flour, milk, and vanilla extract. The key to its fluffiness is creaming the butter and sugar well, and carefully mixing in the ingredients to keep the batter airy.
Why it’s loved:
- Fluffy texture: Light and soft, almost like a sponge but richer.
- Rich flavor: Thanks to the butter and vanilla.
- Versatile: Great on its own or as a base for layered cakes, frosting, or fruits.
It’s the type of cake you’d see served at a tea party, family gathering, or even as a birthday cake if dressed up.
Ingredients:
- 2 ½ cups (300g) all-purpose flour
- 2 ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup (225g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 ¾ cups (350g) granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup (240ml) whole milk
Instructions:
- Preheat oven:
350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan (or line with parchment). - Mix dry ingredients:
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside. - Cream butter and sugar:
In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy (about 3–5 minutes). - Add eggs:
Beat in eggs one at a time, making sure each is well incorporated before adding the next. - Add vanilla:
Mix in the vanilla extract. - Combine wet and dry:
Add the dry ingredients in 3 parts, alternating with the milk (starting and ending with flour). Mix just until combined. - Bake:
Pour batter into the prepared pan. Bake for 45–55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. - Cool:
Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely.