So it’s super cold today in Pittsburgh so it’s an inside day. We have a meat stew ready for lunch, but for after we want to have a desert. We thought we’d make carrot cake but we’re lacking applesauce. So it’s plain vanilla cake today and that’s still yummy. My husband and I love to have cake with our tea at 3 on Sundays, so it’s time to figure out what we’re cooking.
So we gathered our ingredients and preheat oven to 350 degrees…
(Also we use virgin olive oil spray for the pans instead of butter to make the pan smooth.
2 Eggs
1/4 of a teaspoon of salt
3/4 cup of all purpose flour
1/2 tablespoon of baking powder
1 stick of butter (or 1/2 butter and 1/2 virgin olive oil to make it slightly healthier)
2 tablespoon of cinnamon
1 teaspoon of nutmeg
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup of milk (Whatever kind you like, we use whole milk)
1/2 tablespoon (1 1/2 teaspoon) Vanilla Extract
Then we our KitchenAid Stand Mixer with the normal mixer and mix it. (I can also recommend the much cheaper Sunbeam and it worked fine, for a few years when we were moving around.)
Mix everything until it’s smooth, no bumps…
Now put it in the oven for 30-35 minuets, let it cool down on a counter and be ready to eat.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long do you bake a basic vanilla cake at 350 degrees?
Bake a basic vanilla cake at 350°F for 30 to 35 minutes. After removing it from the oven, let it cool on a counter before serving. This timing applies to a simple single-layer cake made with standard ingredients like 3/4 cup all-purpose flour, 2 eggs, 1/2 cup milk, and 1 stick of butter.
What ingredients do you need for a simple homemade vanilla cake?
A simple vanilla cake requires 2 eggs, 3/4 cup all-purpose flour, 1/2 tablespoon baking powder, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1 stick of butter, 1/2 cup brown sugar, 1/2 cup milk, 1.5 teaspoons vanilla extract, 2 tablespoons cinnamon, and 1 teaspoon nutmeg. Grease your pan with virgin olive oil spray instead of butter for easier release.
Is it better to use all butter or a mix of butter and olive oil in a vanilla cake?
Using a mix of half butter and half virgin olive oil in a vanilla cake is a slightly healthier option compared to using a full stick of butter, according to this recipe. Either combination works and produces a smooth batter. The choice depends on your preference for a richer flavor versus a lighter, reduced-fat result.
