Everyday Vanilla Cake
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
This is a great go-to vanilla cake recipe which you can serve as is, or add food coloring for a creative twist.
Course:
Dessert
Keyword:
birthday cake recipe, easy cake recipe, vanilla cake
Servings: 12
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter room temperature
- 1 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup vegetable oil
- 5 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 cups all purpose flour
- 1 tbs baking powder
- 1 1/2 cup buttermilk
- food coloring (optional)
Instructions
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Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees.
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In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream together the butter and sugar. Combine on medium speed.
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Slow the mixer and add the oil, eggs, and vanilla extract. Increase to medium speed.
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Stop the mixer and add flour, baking powder, buttermilk, and food coloring if desired.
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Fill cupcake cups half full with cake batter. Bake for 15 minutes or until a toothpick comes out almost dry.
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Allow cupcakes to fully cool before adding frosting!