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Fluffy Vanilla Cake

Fluffy Vanilla Cake Recipe

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 215
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 ½ tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp fine sea salt
  • 1 cup full-fat buttermilk, room temperature
  • ½ cup neutral oil (canola or vegetable)
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 tbsp pure vanilla extract

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch pan or two 8-inch rounds. Whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl.
  2. Make a well and add buttermilk, oil, eggs, and vanilla. Whisk until smooth with no dry pockets.
  3. Pour batter into prepared pan, smooth top, and tap pan on the counter twice to pop bubbles.
  4. Bake for 30–35 minutes until golden and a toothpick comes out clean. Cool in pan 10 minutes, then invert onto a rack.
  5. Once completely cool, dust with powdered sugar and slice.

Notes

The cake needs to cool fully before you cut it; slicing warm will tear the tender crumb. If you're planning to frost it, let it cool completely first and consider making it the day before—the texture actually improves after a rest overnight.