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Vanilla Cake Recipe

Whether you’re celebrating a birthday, marking a special occasion, or just craving something sweet, this vanilla cake recipe is a go-to that never disappoints. Soft, fluffy, and perfectly sweet, it’s the kind of recipe every home baker should have in their back pocket.
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Equipment

  • Spatula
  • Measuring spoons and cup
  • 2 Mixing Bowl
  • Small Bowl
  • Whisk
  • 2 Round cake pans

Ingredients

  • 3 Eggs
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 ½ cups Flour
  • 1½ tsp Baking Powder
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 2 tbsp. Vanilla Extract
  • 1 cup Milk
  • 3/4 cups Vegetable Oil

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 350F
  • Grease your cake pans or add parchment paper
  • Gather all your ingredients, measure everything then set aside.
  • In a large bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, yogurt, oil, and vanilla extract until smooth and well combined.
  • In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt.
  • Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients. Stir until just combined
  • Divide the batter evenly between your pans. Bake for 30–35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Let the cakes cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely before frosting