Light, fluffy, and full of classic vanilla flavour, this easy vanilla cake recipe is your go-to for birthdays, celebrations, or just because it’s Tuesday. Made with simple pantry staples, it bakes up beautifully every time - soft crumb, golden top, and all. Got 10 minutes? You’ve got time to whip up this crowd-pleaser. Pop the kettle on and preheat that oven - your perfect vanilla cake is just a few steps away.
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Anetta
Yummy and it is easy to make for a 10 year old to make by themselves
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I absolutely loved this cake! It is my favourite recipe and I am sure to use this recipe again!
5
Susan
I use this recipe for all the birthday cakes I make! It's delicious, especially if you use quality vanilla essence. I usually make four of these, which makes a cake of the perfect height, as one or two would definitely be too short. Think of it as this recipe is to make a LAYER of your cake. TIP: Bake ahead of time and freeze the layers, then day before party simply defrost and decorate :-)
5
skyla.mclean
i made this at school but my friends tacked it i did not get some at all so what does it taste like? i only put 5 stars on because i think it will be very good to have.
5
Simon
Had pretty high hopes. Smelt awesome in the oven. Cooked nicely through and rose very nice and even. However after doing the taste test we found the cakes texture was a bit grainy and there was an aftertaste that both me and my partner immediately thought was the bi carbonated soda. Maybe it was my fault with the mixing but the measurements were on point and made sure to mix everything very well.
3
Ollivia
Js AMAZING
5
Banana
Amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Tastes great and easy to make!
5
Navallie
This recipe is amazing however it was a bit sugery but apart from that it's good
Preheat oven to 180°C conventional / 160°C fan bake. Grease 2 x 20cm round cake tins and line with baking paper.
In a large bowl, cream Chelsea White Sugar and Tararua Butter until pale and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla essence.
Sift in Edmonds Standard Grade Flour and Edmonds Baking Powder. Mix well. Finally, add Meadow Fresh Original Milk and stir until smooth.
Divide mixture evenly between prepared tins and smooth the surface. Bake for 25-30 minutes, until golden brown and the top of the cake springs back when lightly pressed. Leave to cool in tins for 10 minutes before turning out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
Place one of the cooled cake layers on a serving plate. Spread with icing, then add the second cake layer. Ice the cake all over (use a cake comb to create a nice pattern around the outside, if you like) and decorate with sprinkles, if using.
Vanilla Icing Using an electric mixer, beat Tararua Butter until pale and creamy. Add remaining ingredients and mix on low speed for 1 minute, then on medium speed for 6 minutes, until light and fluffy.
NOTE: This mixture can also be used to make 18 cupcakes. Bake at the same temperature but reduce cooking time to 20 minutes.
Yummy and it is easy to make for a 10 year old to make by themselves
5
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I absolutely loved this cake! It is my favourite recipe and I am sure to use this recipe again!
5
Susan
I use this recipe for all the birthday cakes I make! It's delicious, especially if you use quality vanilla essence. I usually make four of these, which makes a cake of the perfect height, as one or two would definitely be too short. Think of it as this recipe is to make a LAYER of your cake. TIP: Bake ahead of time and freeze the layers, then day before party simply defrost and decorate :-)
5
skyla.mclean
i made this at school but my friends tacked it i did not get some at all so what does it taste like? i only put 5 stars on because i think it will be very good to have.
5
Simon
Had pretty high hopes. Smelt awesome in the oven. Cooked nicely through and rose very nice and even. However after doing the taste test we found the cakes texture was a bit grainy and there was an aftertaste that both me and my partner immediately thought was the bi carbonated soda. Maybe it was my fault with the mixing but the measurements were on point and made sure to mix everything very well.
3
Ollivia
Js AMAZING
5
Banana
Amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Tastes great and easy to make!
5
Navallie
This recipe is amazing however it was a bit sugery but apart from that it's good