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Basic Vanilla Cake (Perfect for Any Cake Pan)

A basic vanilla cake recipe that's perfect for testing your favorite cake pan—simple, moist, and easy to customize with frosting or flavorings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 8

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup unsalted butter softened
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 ½ tsp baking powder
  • ½ cup milk
  • ¼ tsp salt

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour your cake pan or line with parchment.
  • In a bowl, cream butter and sugar until fluffy.
  • Add eggs and vanilla. Beat well.
  • Combine dry ingredients. Slowly mix into wet batter.
  • Stir in milk until smooth.
  • Pour into prepared cake pan. Bake for 28–32 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  • Cool for 15 minutes. Remove from pan and cool completely before frosting.

Notes

Try this with chocolate chips or lemon zest for variation. Perfect for round, square, or loaf pans.
Keyword Cake Pan