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Easy Homemade Vanilla Cake from Scratch: Vanilla Cake Recipe by Cookies Cupcakes and Cardio

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In this video we’ll show you how to make a simple homemade vanilla cake from scratch.

This recipe makes 4 cups of batter.
Ingredients:
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour (270 grams)
3 teaspoons baking powder
1 1/3 cups granulated sugar (265 grams)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup butter (120 grams)
1 cup milk (1%, 2% or skim) (0.237 liters)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 eggs
Bake at 350 F for 30-35 minutes

In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, combine the dry ingredients. Add butter cut into small cubes, a few cubes at a time, and mix until the batter appears grainy with a sand-like texture to it. Next, add the eggs and and mix until just combined. Slowly add the milk, and the vanilla.
Grease two 9″ round cake pans, or one 9″x13″ cake pan at 350F for 30-35 or until a toothpick inserted into the centre comes out clean. Allow to cool in the pan for 5-10 minutes, remove from pan, and cool completely on a wire wrack. Frost as desired.

Part 2 (Filling a Cake): http://youtu.be/UFW59OLLoDc

Part 3 (How to Frost a Cake with Homemade Buttercream): http://youtu.be/rjqOTM5icOE

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  1. Ruth Ross

    I have always failed at baking cakes but now after saying I would never
    ever make a cake again you have inspired me to bake a cake thank you so
    much

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  2. mariam shah

    got a question: do you have to use baking powder?

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  3. Dinesh Narayana

    Thanks for the video. I simply loved the way you have explained the
    process. 

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  4. Deepu K

    is der a replacement fr egg????

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  5. Elyse Pettipiece

    I have a question; How long can this stay in a fridge without frosting and
    not get stale or moldy?

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  6. sparky9278

    Sorry if it’s a dumb question but it’s my first time baking a anything, let
    alone a cake. What’s preheating and how do you do it? Also is it recipe
    specific?

    Reply
  7. Michelle Worsoff

    Hi Jenn! I love your videos, and I was just wondering if it’s okay to use
    water instead of milk for my buttercream icing…

    Reply
  8. Carla Moran

    When I use vanilla extract it gives it a horrible taste and I using the
    right amount. Am I doing something wrong or do I need a specific brand?

    Reply
  9. negrarica

    Just baked this cake for my nieces bday and it was great! A little bit dry
    but it was good. I used a gluten free four blend flour mixture & since I
    didn’t have milk, I used buttermilk. I LOVED the wax paper idea, thank you
    for that well I should thank your mom for that :-). Thank you for all your
    videos. 

    Reply
  10. Sara Miller

    I’ve made homemade cake before and I’ve always mixed the sugar with the
    butter first then the rest of the wet ingredients than add the flour. Does
    it make a difference.

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  11. berahs

    Just made this cake with almond extract instead of vanilla and it tastes
    heavenly. It came out light and fluffy. 

    Reply
  12. Katarina Brown

    In the video you add the vanilla 1st them the milk then the eggs. But in
    the recipe you wrote to add the eggs first then the milk and the vanilla
    last..will the difference from what you are doing in the video verses what
    you wrote to do in the actual recipe male a difference in the end result? 

    Reply
  13. theusedbert24

    How many cups of batter does this make?

    Reply
  14. Jaica Mallari

    Hi Can you please answer as soon as possible can I use the batter for
    cupcakes the same recipe

    Thanks

    Reply
  15. cris peli

    What was the temperature for the cake when you put it in? I am sorry this
    sounds pretty dumb but I don’t bake I was thinking of trying it, it looks
    fun!

    Reply
  16. elizabeth lizzy

    I did what u said all right ingredients but it tasted like a little 2 much
    flour my FAM liked it. BUT hey im 11 first cake I baked in from scratch I
    LOVE TO COOK an bake 

    Reply
  17. Rachel McKenzie

    Can I also use this recipe for cupcakes too? Just curious.

    Reply