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Easy Vanilla Butter Cake

Classic Vanilla Butter Cake

A rich, tender vanilla butter cake with a soft crumb and classic flavor—perfect served plain or dusted with powdered sugar.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup whole milk or heavy cream

Equipment

  • 9-inch cake pan
  • Electric mixer
  • Mixing bowls

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch cake pan and line the bottom with parchment paper.
  2. Beat butter and sugar together for 3–5 minutes until light and fluffy.
  3. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each. Mix in vanilla extract.
  4. Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt. Add to wet ingredients on low speed until just combined.
  5. Pour in milk and mix until smooth. Do not overmix.
  6. Transfer batter to pan and bake for 40–50 minutes, until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. Cool in pan for 10–15 minutes, then transfer to wire rack. Serve plain or dusted with powdered sugar.