The Best Vanilla Cake Recipe!

It is finally here! The Best Vanilla Cake Recipe with Chocolate Buttercream Frosting!

From Add a Pinch.

One of the (many) things that I love about this recipe is that it is a one bowl cake recipe! No need to pull out the hand mixer or to use a stand mixer for this cake recipe!
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Then, just evenly distribute the cake batter among the prepared cake pans and bake until the cake releases from the sides of the pan and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 30 minutes.

You’ll want to let your cake layers cool in the pans for about 10 minutes. I like to let them cool in the pans on my wire racks so that air can circulate well around the pan. Then, simply (and carefully) flip the cake layers out of their pans and let them cool completely on the wire rack.

• Total Time 45 minutes   
• Prep Time 15 minutes   
• Cook Time 30 minutes   

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Ingredients

• 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 cups sugar
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup milk
• 1/2 cup canola oil or melted coconut oil
• 2 large eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• Chocolate Buttercream Frosting

Directions

• Preheat oven to 350º F. Prepare two 9-inch cake pans by spraying with baking spray or buttering and lightly flouring.
• Add flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt to a large bowl. Whisk through to combine.
• Add milk, oil, eggs, and vanilla to a measuring cup and whisk until all are well combined.
• Add the milk mixture to the flour mixture and whisk until well combined. 

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• Distribute the cake batter evenly between the prepared cake pans. Bake for 30-35 minutes, until a toothpick or cake tester inserted in the center comes out clean.
• Remove from the oven and allow to cool for about 10 minutes. Remove from the pan and cool completely.
• Frost cake with Chocolate Buttercream Frosting.