Vanilla cake refers to cakes that have a vanilla, just as the name might suggest. It is more of a catch-all phrase and can actually include white cakes under its umbrella. Vanilla is an amazing spice used in making deserts. Originally, it grew around the Gulf of Mexico in Central America. It was domesticated first by the Totonac and Olmec nations as they cultivated vanilla for food but also for fragrances in temples and good-luck charms. This classic vanilla cake is flavorful and has a tender and moist crumb. It is so light, fluffy and easy to make that you will never go back to box mix.

Ingredients

• 2 cups all purpose flour
• 1 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup cooking oil
• 3 eggs
• 1/2 tablespoon baking powder
• 1 tsp vanilla extract( or substitute with lemon or orange zest)
• 1 cup milk

Procedure

This perfectly soft, classic vanilla cake recipe made entirely from scratch is simple to make and tastes so much better than a box mix.

• Preheat oven for 10mins at 325f.
• In a bowl, break eggs, add sugar, milk and cooking oil, mix well with a whisk or mixer until well combined.
• For your dry ingredients, add baking powder into the measured all purpose flour and mix.
• Add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients.
• Add vanillla extract (liquid or powdered) and mix gently with a spatula or whisk until properly combined.
• Oil your baking tray and line with patchment paper.
• Transfer your cake batter into the baking tray and bake for about 40-45 minutes.
• Remove baking tray from oven and cover for a while so it doesn’t dry up and allow to cool.
• And there you have your perfect yet easy vanilla cake. Trust me, it tastes so good, moist and super fluffy.

Enjoy!