Soft Vanilla Ingredients
Two cups of plain flour
One cup of sugar
One cup of milk
Half cup of butter or cooking oil
Two eggs
Two teaspoons of baking powder
One teaspoon of vanilla extract
A small pinch of salt
All these items are common and easy to find You can buy them from any shop near you If you want the cake to taste rich use butter If you want it to be light use oil
Steps to prepare the cake
Take a bowl and put the butter in it If you use oil skip the step of softening the butter Add sugar to the bowl Use a whisk or an electric beater Mix until the texture becomes smooth and light in color Break the eggs and add them one by one Mix slowly Add vanilla extract and stir
Now take another bowl Put flour baking powder and a little salt Mix them well This helps to spread the baking powder evenly in the flour Slowly add this dry mix to the wet mix Keep stirring Add milk little by little Mix until the batter looks smooth Do not over mix as it makes the cake hard
Grease a cake pan with butter or oil Sprinkle a little flour so the cake does not stick Pour the batter into the pan Shake the pan lightly so the batter spreads evenly Preheat the oven at 180 degrees Celsius Place the pan inside Bake for about thirty five minutes Check with a toothpick If it comes out clean the cake is ready
Take the cake out and let it cool for ten to fifteen minutes Then remove it from the pan Place it on a plate Now you have a soft fresh vanilla cake
Tips for better results
Use all items at room temperature Cold butter or eggs do not mix well Do not open the oven many times during baking, as it can stop the cake from rising If you want a strong vanilla taste add a few more drops of vanilla extract
Variations you can try
You can change this recipe in many simple ways Add small chocolate chips in the batter for a vanilla chocolate chip cake Add lemon juice and lemon zest for a light lemon cake Mix cocoa powder into half of the batter then pour it with the plain batter for a marble cake Add small pieces of fruit like apple banana or pineapple for a fruit cake
Frosting ideas
If you want to make the cake more special add frosting You can make a simple buttercream by mixing butter icing sugar and a little milk Spread it on top of the cake If you like chocolate make chocolate frosting by adding cocoa powder Melted chocolate also works Whipped cream with fresh fruit slices makes the cake light and fresh
Why this recipe works well
This recipe uses common items that are easy to find The steps are simple to follow The cake always turns out soft and moist if you do not over mix the batter The taste is light and fresh which most people enjoy It does not need any hard method You can bake it on weekends birthdays or any normal day
Serving ideas
Cut the cake into even slices Serve with tea or coffee Children like to eat it with a glass of milk You can serve it warm or cold If you have guests place it with fruit or biscuits to make the table look full If you add frosting cut the cake with a clean knife so the slices look neat
Storing the cake vinalla
Keep the cake in a closed box so it stays fresh for two to three days at room temperature If the weather is hot keep it in the fridge It will last for up to one week If you want to store it longer cut into pieces wrap each piece in plastic and put in the freezer It can stay good for one month When you want to eat take out and leave at room temperature for some time
Common mistakes to avoid
Do not add too much flour or the cake will be dry Do not forget baking powder or the cake will not rise Do not over bake or the cake will be hard Do not mix too fast after adding flour or the cake will lose air and be heavy Always check the oven temperature Use a clean toothpick to test if the cake is ready
Extra flavor ideas
Add a small spoon of coffee powder for coffee cake Add cinnamon powder for a warm flavor Add nuts like almonds walnuts or cashews for crunch Add honey or maple syrup for natural sweetness Add orange juice and zest for a citrus cake
Why people love homemade cake
Making cake at home feels safe because you know what items you use It is fresh and warm It makes family moments happy It is less costly than buying from a shop Children enjoy helping in mixing and decorating It builds a good family activity Baking at home also makes you learn a skill that you can use anytime
Step by step summary
1. Prepare butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla in a bowl
2. Mix flour baking powder and salt in another bowl
3. Combine both mixes slowly add milk and stir
4. Pour batter into greased pan
5. Bake at 180 degrees Celsius for thirty-five minutes
6. Cool, remove from pan and serve
Final thought on this cake
This vanilla cake recipe is simple, easy, and tasty Anyone can