The BEST Vanilla Cake Recipe

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  • Опубліковано 11 лип 2024
  • Check out my new online course Stay-At-Home Baker where you'll learn everything you need to know to thrive on your baking journey! www.stayathomebakers.com/3for1 This is the best vanilla cake recipe. Anyone can try it, and you will not be disappointed. It's easy to make, moist, fluffy, and all from scratch. It's simple, basic, and completely homemade. Follow along and make this classic vanilla cake recipe today!
    1 cup unsalted butter (226 g)
    3 cups granulated sugar (600 g)
    6 eggs
    1 Tablespoon vanilla (15 g)
    4 cups AP flour (480 g)
    2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder (12 g)
    1 teaspoon salt (5 g)
    1 1/2 cups milk-any % will work (12 oz)
    325° (163° C) 30-40 minutes

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  • @sHigs98
    @sHigs98 3 роки тому +12

    It’s always so real how you bake your cakes. You actually let us see you measure your ingredients all the time.

  • @lollybaezcolon7190
    @lollybaezcolon7190 3 роки тому +2

    I love everything you do! Thank you for sharing!❤️

  • @user-bh8ho5lw1w
    @user-bh8ho5lw1w 3 роки тому +1

    Thank you for sharing this !!

  • @consuelorivasdesahli9192
    @consuelorivasdesahli9192 3 роки тому

    Just tried your recipe and it is delicious! Thank you for sharing 🥰🥰🥰🥰

  • @anesdwipujiastutik1093
    @anesdwipujiastutik1093 3 роки тому +4

    Hi Amy! I just made them. My family love them!!!! I noticed from your last recipe the newest recipe make the side of the cake no crumbs! Thank you so much for sharing this recipe. Thank you thank you thank you❤️❤️❤️❤️ Greetings from Belgium

  • @yvettembarga2788
    @yvettembarga2788 3 роки тому

    Hello from France !! Thanx for sharing !!

  • @keneishamorrison9036
    @keneishamorrison9036 3 роки тому

    I try it this morning its so great..

  • @mom2045mjm
    @mom2045mjm 2 роки тому

    Amy I love you!! I just made this cake and it’s perfect

  • @jenaicollins8997
    @jenaicollins8997 3 роки тому

    I just made 24 cupcakes and 2 square 8x8 cakes using this recipe. I added my very own vanilla powder that I made this week. The crumbs that I tasted were so delicious! Thanks for sharing this recipe. It can be easily modified to make all sorts of flavors.

  • @mendyelliott9495
    @mendyelliott9495 3 роки тому

    Thank you so much!

  • @aafrennaaz9077
    @aafrennaaz9077 3 роки тому +1

    I tried your recipe today and seriously it is amazing i was searching for a perfect vanilla cake recipe for so long and i tried too many recipes but failed to get the white sponge and your recipe is like awesome and thanks alot ❤️

  • @ekaestherokon5197
    @ekaestherokon5197 3 роки тому

    Omg, I tried it and I had the best result. Best vanilla recipe. You are my inspiration 🥰

  • @yvonnemulenga7811
    @yvonnemulenga7811 9 місяців тому

    Simply the best

  • @hildeaamot
    @hildeaamot Рік тому +3

    This recipe is perfection! My cakes turned out to be perfect👌🏻🤩

  • @faduatorres1198
    @faduatorres1198 3 роки тому

    I will try it!

  • @lauravasquez2200
    @lauravasquez2200 3 роки тому

    This Vanilla Cake look amazing 💚

  • @kathydexter4058
    @kathydexter4058 2 роки тому

    Best vanilla cake I've ever made!

  • @rachelguiden
    @rachelguiden 3 роки тому +1

    Going to try adding sprinkles for a funfetti take !

  • @sofiaadamowich
    @sofiaadamowich 3 роки тому

    trying it today!!!

  • @nataliejohnson4202
    @nataliejohnson4202 2 роки тому

    I wanted to make a vanilla cake, and I found yours. I don't like real sweet cakes, so I decreased the sugar by a fourth of a cup and added a little bit more vanilla. I thoroughly enjoyed this cake. So soft and delicate and not too sweet. Thank you

  • @pcstgrsqrl5581
    @pcstgrsqrl5581 2 роки тому +1

    OH. MY. GOSH!!!! Amy, you did not let me down! I had given up scratch baking because the cakes ALWAYS sink and I had to bake extra. I'm doing a wedding cake and thought..if I can take a chance on anyone...I'll take a chance on Amy. Girl! Perfect and I mean perfect cakes! Thank you so much for all the hard work you put into perfecting this recipe! You're THE BEST!!! ❤🔥❤🔥❤🔥

  • @MorganSteinagel
    @MorganSteinagel 3 роки тому

    Awesome video! Thanks for sharing Amy!

  • @devonirish7389
    @devonirish7389 3 роки тому +8

    I just made this for a cake I’m making this weekend and OMG! This is the best cake recipe I have ever made. The cakes came out light, fluffy, and the tops and edges are crisp from the sugar and tastes amazing! I had some leftover batter and made
    cupcakes and they’re just as delicious. This is going to be my new go-to recipe. Thank you!!

  • @judybroughton5336
    @judybroughton5336 2 роки тому

    Super….will try ☺️

  • @dituikororua4145
    @dituikororua4145 2 роки тому +1

    You're the realist baker ive ever come across! Love this recipe ❤🇫🇯

  • @yevzeno9815
    @yevzeno9815 2 роки тому +1

    Hi Amy! Tried this Vanilla Cake and it's delicious!! I will always use this recipe for my decorating cakes! Thank you for sharing it with us! Big ciao from Italy 🇮🇹

  • @enakeyes4948
    @enakeyes4948 3 роки тому +1

    I just tried this recipe and this turned out great! I had enough batter for 2 8' inch pans and 4 6' inch pans. Thank you I needed a basic Vanilla recipe and this WORKS! And tasty!!!

    • @debjudisch5548
      @debjudisch5548 3 роки тому

      OMG! So you actually got TWO whole cans out of your batter? You got a double layer 8" and a four-layer 6"? Did I understand you correctly? That would be great!

  • @michelewilson5642
    @michelewilson5642 3 роки тому +14

    Great video! Helpful tip, when spraying your pans, open your dishwasher lid and spray your pans over that and it will prevent excess cleanup and your dishwasher will wash away the overspray. 😉

    • @NeuroticMomBakes
      @NeuroticMomBakes  3 роки тому +2

      Brilliant!!!!!

    • @debjudisch5548
      @debjudisch5548 3 роки тому +3

      Unless you do not have a dishwasher like me! With just me and my adult son, it would take a month for us to get enough dishes in there to run the darned thing!

  • @daveweldon888
    @daveweldon888 2 роки тому +1

    I love vanilla cake 🍰

  • @kattiearmand6007
    @kattiearmand6007 3 роки тому

    Used this to make a funfetti cake with Amy's buttercream for my daughters birthday last weekend and it turned out so great. I got lots of compliments on how great it tasted 😁 Thank you so much for sharing!

  • @WhippedFood
    @WhippedFood 3 роки тому

    Yummy 😁 it looks amazing 😻

  • @euniceodeh8302
    @euniceodeh8302 Рік тому

    Thanks you so much you're too good at what you do. Pls how much batter can we put in a pan

  • @aguiebakes6821
    @aguiebakes6821 3 роки тому +3

    Omg I love that flour container! 😄😄😄 the ones I've had are too small for the amount of flour I need to store 🤣🤣 that one I love 😍

  • @angiebye8862
    @angiebye8862 3 роки тому +5

    I have tried so many of your recipes already and honestly each one has been a success! Your donuts, pretzels, brownies and chocolate chip cookies are ones that I have made several times and are always devoured. I'm sure this will be no exception and I can't wait to try it! I also love the flour tin and have searched and searched online for one similar with no luck. If you ever find another, please let us know where to get!

    • @NeuroticMomBakes
      @NeuroticMomBakes  3 роки тому +1

      Thank you so much! I bought this about 10 years ago at a local furniture store

    • @ceciliadacosta5697
      @ceciliadacosta5697 3 роки тому +2

      Go to Wayfair I got one there same size but says bread on the tin

    • @ceciliadacosta5697
      @ceciliadacosta5697 3 роки тому

      Go to Wayfair they have the tin but says bread on it I use my flour in it

  • @juliehahn6453
    @juliehahn6453 3 роки тому +1

    Thank you!! When layering your cakes, what is your recipe for the buttercream to go in between layers & how much goes in between layers? Or do you use some from your buttercream frosting recipe for example?

  • @NavyChic1091
    @NavyChic1091 3 роки тому

    This looks amazing! I live at a high altitude (almost 6,000 ft) and I've had the worst time finding cake recipes that work.

  • @katiebates7692
    @katiebates7692 3 роки тому

    Thank you for another great tutorial!!! Would this be good for cupcakes too?

  • @anumurthy2486
    @anumurthy2486 3 роки тому

    Hi, I love ur tutorials on insta and just got to know that you also have a youtube channel, thanks again 😊 and can u pls post eggless sponge cake recipes too, and we will be very happy if u post those too

  • @spandy7279
    @spandy7279 3 роки тому

    I’m the third one to comment...love the way you make things so easy ❤️❤️❤️❤️😘

  • @glendacupid8124
    @glendacupid8124 3 роки тому +3

    This Vanilla Cake recipe make beautiful cupcakes. The cupcakes are light and fluffy.

    • @cloudnoir_
      @cloudnoir_ 3 роки тому

      How long did you bake them for?

    • @jenaicollins8997
      @jenaicollins8997 3 роки тому

      How many were you able to make? I need to make cupcakes today.

    • @cloudnoir_
      @cloudnoir_ 3 роки тому +1

      @@jenaicollins8997 i was able to make at least 36 cupcakes with this recipe

  • @shahnozaberdiyeva2309
    @shahnozaberdiyeva2309 2 роки тому

    You are super. I live you

  • @suzanneashby2479
    @suzanneashby2479 3 роки тому

    Can you use this recipe to make cupcakes? Any difference in temperature and/or time? Thanks!

  • @nikiquitu9972
    @nikiquitu9972 2 роки тому

    Can I use this same recipe for cupcakes? How long will it takr in the oven? TYI. 😘

  • @bealesmana420
    @bealesmana420 3 роки тому

    Hi Amy! I want to make a tall cake from your vanilla cake recipe. Do I need to brush sugar syrup in between the layers to make it extra moist? Thanks Amy! Love all your tutorials ❤️

  • @scarletrosi
    @scarletrosi 2 роки тому

    Thank you for this recipe!! Gonna try it out! You're right. A good vanilla cake recipe is hard to find. I've tried many! 😂

  • @ericaryder7349
    @ericaryder7349 3 роки тому

    Looks so simple.. Can a change the vanilla for strawberry flavoring?

  • @charlotte9266
    @charlotte9266 3 роки тому

    Hi!! I loved your other vanilla cake recipe! Is this one pretty similar? Also, how many 6” rounds does this recipe make? Thanks!

    • @NeuroticMomBakes
      @NeuroticMomBakes  3 роки тому

      This makes 56 inch rounds and it is slightly less dense and rises a little bit better

  • @nasreenrehman6126
    @nasreenrehman6126 Рік тому

    Hi do you use large eggs or medium eggs in this vanilla cake recipe please thank you

  • @TheMegaEberle
    @TheMegaEberle 2 роки тому

    Hi Amy!!! Love your channel… quick question can I use buttermilk? Will I need to alternate the milk and flour if I do? I want to make this for Mother’s Day here in 🇨🇦

    • @NeuroticMomBakes
      @NeuroticMomBakes  2 роки тому +1

      You can definitely swap out the milk for buttermilk. Everything else will be the same

  • @sondrahudson2978
    @sondrahudson2978 2 місяці тому

    Where do you get your professional baking pans?

  • @elyleal2302
    @elyleal2302 2 роки тому

    I have tried so many different vanilla recipes, I hope this is the one! I just wondering if it is too little baking powder, I know that it should be 1 tsp for each cup of flour.

  • @glendacupid8124
    @glendacupid8124 3 роки тому +2

    Can that recipe use to make cupcakes?

  • @Lopez_5280
    @Lopez_5280 3 роки тому

    Would it make a difference if we sift the flour?

  • @revacagan8508
    @revacagan8508 2 роки тому

    Hi Amy! I was wondering if this recipe can be made dairy free

  • @dianamercado9306
    @dianamercado9306 3 роки тому

    can I use cake flour instead of all purpose flour?

  • @naderal-deri4345
    @naderal-deri4345 3 роки тому +1

    Does margarine work?

  • @miasantillan1025
    @miasantillan1025 2 роки тому

    What is the difference when using buttermilk vs regular milk?

  • @sarahs7253
    @sarahs7253 10 місяців тому

    Can i use cake flour?

  • @moriahfrankel303
    @moriahfrankel303 Рік тому

    Can I use two 8 inch pans or will that not work with this size of recipe?

  • @heatherdougherty4604
    @heatherdougherty4604 Рік тому

    Should I double this recipe if I am doing 3 layers of cake in 10 inch rounds ?

  • @wpryan02358
    @wpryan02358 2 роки тому

    Do you have the written instructions to share?

  • @fantayshagovan3058
    @fantayshagovan3058 Рік тому

    Where'd u get that BIG container of flour from ? Do u have anything like that FOR sugar?

  • @KingdomLifeDec
    @KingdomLifeDec 2 місяці тому

    Can buttermilk be used instead of Milk?

  • @desiree2978
    @desiree2978 3 роки тому +2

    Thank you for the great tips and sharing your recipe!
    Say, I'm wondering if anyone else has mentioned the background music being a little to loud? I could just be overly sensitive, but I wanted to mention it. Thank you again Amy ❣️

    • @debjudisch5548
      @debjudisch5548 3 роки тому +2

      At one point I kind of thought that, too...thought maybe it was just me!

    • @vickysloan7776
      @vickysloan7776 3 роки тому

      Yes it is really annoying..I don't mean to be mean..but it is not very pleasing to the ears..sorry Amy!

    • @stevefoley3533
      @stevefoley3533 Рік тому

      I thought it was distracting.

  • @sarahs7253
    @sarahs7253 10 місяців тому

    3. -8 inch rounds

  • @SadiaBakes
    @SadiaBakes 3 роки тому

    Hi! I just wanted to ask, ovens in the UK don’t go that high in temperature (for degrees celsius), do you have any alternate way i could still make this recipe but at a lower temperature? (my oven max temperature is 250 degrees celsius)

    • @karla142
      @karla142 3 роки тому

      325 fahrenheit is 163 celsius...

    • @NeuroticMomBakes
      @NeuroticMomBakes  3 роки тому +3

      Sorry I forgot to specify: 325 F and 163 C

  • @lyndim100
    @lyndim100 Рік тому

    Weighing flour works best for me. In fact i prefer to weigh all my ingredients that are more than a tablespoon.

  • @deepanjalisims
    @deepanjalisims 2 роки тому

    Hey I tried this but my batter was thin consistency?? Is that how it’s supposed to be??

  • @jesspbarnett
    @jesspbarnett 2 роки тому

    With the Kitchenaid should we use whisk or paddle attachment?

    • @NeuroticMomBakes
      @NeuroticMomBakes  2 роки тому +2

      Some people swear that you have to use the paddle attachment but I actually prefer the whisk attachment because it’s less messy

  • @jennajudd
    @jennajudd 2 роки тому

    Can I substitute the milk for buttermilk in this recipe? Would it still be the same amount?

  • @Batwoman09
    @Batwoman09 2 роки тому

    Wondering if you know if US granulated sugar is the same as UK?

    • @NeuroticMomBakes
      @NeuroticMomBakes  2 роки тому +1

      All I know is the UK has like five different types of sugar so it confuses me ha ha. I’m sorry that’s no help

  • @shainamichnal3551
    @shainamichnal3551 3 роки тому

    Can these be made in cupcakes as well??

    • @NeuroticMomBakes
      @NeuroticMomBakes  3 роки тому +1

      I do not recommend this recipe for cupcakes however, I have a vanilla cupcake recipe and video if you want to check that out

  • @Bob-Fields
    @Bob-Fields Рік тому +1

    The correct way to measure flour is to use a scale and weigh it in grams.

  • @ceciliaamaya7532
    @ceciliaamaya7532 2 роки тому

    Can I use this recipe for cupcakes as well?

  • @trushasahni4601
    @trushasahni4601 3 роки тому

    Can we replace butter and use oil? If yes how much? Thank you

  • @umairsaqib3245
    @umairsaqib3245 2 роки тому

    Want to have recipe of donuts

  • @maryhudson3657
    @maryhudson3657 3 роки тому

    Can you add part of a shaved or chopped up baking chocolate bar to this recipe?

  • @eightxmom
    @eightxmom 2 роки тому

    Where do you get the clear vanilla?

  • @sarahangle3046
    @sarahangle3046 3 роки тому +3

    The cake was nice and fluffy. It was a little too sweet. Can the sugar be cut to two cups?

    • @debjudisch5548
      @debjudisch5548 3 роки тому +1

      A cake too sweet? Now, I've heard of the frosting being too sweet, but the cake? I didn't know that was even possible! I thought that was what cake WAS...SWEET! Isn't that the purpose?

    • @Ana-em8bm
      @Ana-em8bm 4 місяці тому

      I cut the sugar; the cake didn’t rise. It’s way too sweet. Don’t waste your ingredients.

  • @alvarez_martha
    @alvarez_martha 3 роки тому +1

    How different is this recipe from your older vanilla cake recipe?

  • @kbhamilton1
    @kbhamilton1 3 роки тому

    Would this recipe work as a lemon cake by replacing the vanilla extract with lemon extract?

    • @NeuroticMomBakes
      @NeuroticMomBakes  3 роки тому +1

      I do not recommend using lemon extract as the only flavoring in a lemon cake. It is very medicinal tasting and not good 😳😬

    • @kbhamilton1
      @kbhamilton1 3 роки тому

      @@NeuroticMomBakes thank you! I’ll stick with lemon juice and zest.

    • @debjudisch5548
      @debjudisch5548 3 роки тому

      @@kbhamilton1 Then this isn't the "Best VANILLA Cake" recipe!

  • @erinf7806
    @erinf7806 3 роки тому

    Is this recipe like a pound cake or a regular cake?

    • @NeuroticMomBakes
      @NeuroticMomBakes  3 роки тому +1

      Somewhere in between

    • @debjudisch5548
      @debjudisch5548 3 роки тому

      That didn't look like a pound cake at all to me! This is way too light and fluffy. Unless I am making my cakes all wrong!

  • @jean-hn1dt
    @jean-hn1dt 3 роки тому +6

    Can I double this recipe by just doubling the ingredients ? I'm starting to hate baking Vanilla cakes, one day it's perfect the other day it's a total flop with the same recipe.

  • @liveandletlive7152
    @liveandletlive7152 Рік тому

    Is the cake very sweet. 600g is a lot of sugar. Im worried with ABC it will be too much

    • @Ana-em8bm
      @Ana-em8bm 4 місяці тому

      I made it. The texture was good, but It was extremely sweet. Went into the garage. Next time I decreased the sugar amount, but the cake didn’t rise properly.

  • @marthalindsey5599
    @marthalindsey5599 3 роки тому

    Wht size cake pan is that?

    • @debjudisch5548
      @debjudisch5548 3 роки тому

      6 inch. It makes four 6" or two 8" is what she said and I believe it says it in print, above.

    • @marthalindsey5599
      @marthalindsey5599 3 роки тому

      Deb Judisch thank you! 6x 3”? Or 6x2?

  • @sofiaadamowich
    @sofiaadamowich 3 роки тому

    can you give me the same recipe but smaller quantity??

    • @mabella7505
      @mabella7505 3 роки тому

      Half the recipe.

    • @debjudisch5548
      @debjudisch5548 3 роки тому

      @@mabella7505 Exactly! Couldn't have said it better!

  • @dollyoliver6095
    @dollyoliver6095 2 роки тому

    Why so many eggs I’m new to baking but all of the vanilla cakes I’ve been seeing calls for at most 3 eggs

  • @Valerie-bj3hw
    @Valerie-bj3hw Місяць тому

    Love watching you Amy but this music is terrible.

  • @sophiedillon
    @sophiedillon 9 місяців тому

    Why don’t you every cut through. Like we need to see if they look good