To make a vanilla cake , you will need the following

    • Ingredients:


    1.2 cups all-purpose flour

    2.2 teaspoons baking powder

    3.1/2 teaspoon salt

    4.1 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature

    5.1 1/2 cups granulated sugar

    6.2 large eggs, at room temperature

    7.2 teaspoons vanilla extract

    8.1 cup whole milk, at room temperature

    Directions:


    1.Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 8-inch round cake pans.

    2.In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt.

    3.In a separate mixing bowl, beat the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.

    4.Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.

    5.Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk. Mix until just combined.

    6.Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and smooth the tops with a spatula.

    7.Bake the cakes for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cakes comes out clean.

    8.Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10-15 minutes before removing them from the pans and transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

    9.Once the cakes have cooled, you can frost and decorate them as desired.

    10.You can also experiment and try variations of this recipe, like using different extract flavor, adding fruit puree or chocolate chips.

    Make sure your ingredients are at room temperature before starting, as it makes a big difference in the final outcome of your cake.
    If you want to make a vanilla cake with more moist, you can add some sour cream or yogurt to the recipe.


    • Vanilla Cake More Healthy:

    Here are a few ways to make a vanilla cake more healthy:

    1.🌾 Use whole wheat flour or a gluten-free flour blend instead of all-purpose flour.

    2.🍯 Use natural sweeteners like honey or maple syrup instead of white sugar.

    3.🍦 Use Greek yogurt or sour cream in the frosting to reduce the amount of butter needed.

    4.🍎 Use unsweetened applesauce or mashed avocado to replace some of the butter in the recipe

    5.🥛 Use almond milk or oat milk instead of cow's milk

    6.🍦 Use vanilla bean paste instead of artificial vanilla extract

    7.🥥 Use coconut oil instead of butter

    8.🥕 Add grated carrots, zucchini or beets to the cake batter for added nutrition and moisture.

    9.🧀 Use a reduced-fat cream cheese or a Greek yogurt cream cheese for the frosting.

    10.🌰 Experiment with different extracts like almond, lemon or orange for a unique flavor.

    Keep in mind that making a vanilla cake more healthy may change the taste and texture of the final product. You may need to adjust the recipe and experiment with different ingredients to find the best balance of taste and healthfulness.