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Vanilla Cake

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 12 pieces
Calories 3500
A classic vanilla cake with rich flavors and moist texture, perfect for celebrations or everyday indulgence.

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients

  • 4 cups cake flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients

  • 170 g coconut oil (room temperature)
  • 170 g butter (room temperature, 1.5 sticks)
  • 2 ½ cups granulated sugar (500 g)
  • 2 tablespoons vanilla bean paste
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon imitation vanilla extract (optional)
  • 2 cups buttermilk (480 ml)
  • 2 sticks butter (226 g or 1 cup)
  • 1 stick cream cheese (226 g or 8 ounces)

Additional Dry

  • 6-8 cups powdered sugar

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease three 8-inch cake pans and line with parchment.
  • Mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl; set aside.
  • Cream together butter, coconut oil, and sugar until pale and fluffy, about 5 minutes. Add egg whites and whip 1-2 minutes. Mix in vanilla extracts.
  • Gradually add dry ingredients and buttermilk, alternating, starting and ending with dry ingredients. Divide batter into pans.
  • Bake for 35-40 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool before frosting.

Notes

Ensure ingredients are at room temperature for best results.
Calories: 3500kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cake, vanilla