Ditch the Box and Make Vanilla Cake From Scratch

[@SugarSpunRun]

IMPORTANT NOTE: I mistakenly say in this video to use 1 1/2 cups of buttermilk. The correct amount is 1 1/4 cups (as listed in the description). I'm so sorry about mis-speaking here and wish there was a way to add an edit to the video! Remember to always read through the description before beginning to bake ❤️

[@afibell2421]

Hi, is this better than your previous recipe for the vanilla cake?

[@SugarSpunRun]

It’s the same recipe with an updated video. The old one was a little “rough” 🤣😊

[@afibell2421]

Lol...ok thank you. I have made both the vanilla and chocolate cake and I must tell you it was extremely good. You're the first receipe I've followed in trying a cake for the first time and it was a success. I am getting into baking professionally and you have been a tremendous help. The red velvet cake and cupcakes is next...😊

[@Osahdjed]

How do you choose which cakes to use the reverse creaming method with? Could it be done with this cake?

[@shellyannpurcell1760]

​@@Osahdjedi saw videos saying once the cake recipe have butter it can be done in reverse method

[@susandavis3544]

I don't care what people say, or what they add to a box mix; it still tastes of chemicals! Scratch cakes (even if they don't turn out picture perfect) are still supreme. I get disgusted when someone (especially professional cooks) start with a cake mix. The outcome is never the same. Thanks, Sam, for giving us such a great, easy recipe.

[@mbwelsh65]

Agreed. Cannot wait to make this.

[@SugarSpunRun]

Homemade is ALWAYS better! Hope you love it! 🙂

[@M23Jel]

But how do you get them not to taste like raw flour?? ​@@SugarSpunRun

[@whitneya7578]

This is THE vanilla cake I’ve been looking for! Other recipes I’ve tried were either too crumbly or too dense. I adjust the recipe a little for high altitude and it’s absolutely perfect. I use King Arthur’s cake flour 375 grams, 2 tsp baking powder, bake at 365F and it’s amazing. Thank you so much for this recipe, Sam!! 🫶

[@SugarSpunRun]

You're welcome! I'm so glad it's been such a hit! :)

[@maxleo8709]

Hello, Sam! I made this cake two days ago and it turned out just deliciius!! My family loved it. It lasted less than 24 hours. This is rhe recipe I'm going to use whenever I want to make a vanilla cake. Thanks for sharing! 🥰

[@SugarSpunRun]

You’re welcome! I’m glad it was such a hit! 😊

[@beanixdorf6977]

I’m eating this cake right now, it’s the first homemade cake that actually came out soft and fluffy. This will be my “go to” recipe. Thanks so much. I told all my friends I was a terrible cake maker and deleted all my cake you tube cake videos and said I quit. But I just had to try this one more time. Glad I did

[@SugarSpunRun]

I'm so happy you gave my recipe a try! Keep on baking ❤️

[@ajl8198]

This is definitely 5 stars ⭐️ I love the addition of buttermilk

[@SugarSpunRun]

Thank you so much! :)

[@cindyyeager8627]

Make at home your own cake release product. Equal parts flour, canola oil and shortening. Combine ingredients until smooth. Stores covered in the refrigerator for a very long time. Not my idea but can't remember which KZbin baker shared this tip. Whomever it was, thanks. I have been using this exclusively for many years now. Never fails.

[@SugarSpunRun]

That’s a great tip! Thank you. I’ll definitely try it out. 😊

[@cynthiakeller5954]

Do you add eggs or extracts?

[@robingastonia9192]

MMMM looks so good. If I had to eat cake mix, I would not eat cake. I grew up eating cakes made only from scratch. I never make a cake mix cake, I just do not like them, but it is what you got used to eating. My mother never made cake mix, and I learned to make cakes with good butter, sugar, eggs, and of course cake flour. I love a layer cake with chocolate icing. Thank you for posting.

[@SugarSpunRun]

Homemade is the best! Hope you love this cake 🙂

[@paulaajohnson2597]

Agreed. Scratch-made cakes are easy.

[@SugarSpunRun]

And sooooo tasty! :)

[@loripominville8207]

I made this cake and it’s so moist and delicious! I also made the chocolate icing and it was also delicious. Not too sweet. I think from now on I will use this icing on all my cakes. Thank you Sam. You never disappoint.

[@SugarSpunRun]

Thank you so much! I'm so glad you enjoyed it so much! :)

[@lyndajackson1545]

I have made this cake well over 20 times in the past 5 months. This cake is perfect for all frostings. Thank you.😄

[@SugarSpunRun]

That's a lot of cake! I'm so glad you've enjoyed it so much! :)

[@lyndajackson1545]

@@SugarSpunRun I made them for bake sales and birthdays🙂

[@hasonmorris4968]

Thanks for the recipes I started with your delicious oatmeal cookies and my kids and grandchildren love them this is next I’m talking tomorrow, and I really appreciate you doing them with a hand mixer because some of us haven’t been able too afford a kitchen aid standing mixer you give us options. Be well and safe.

[@SugarSpunRun]

I hope you love this one too! :)

[@archanachidanandan5008]

Baked using this recipe yesterday, but just halved the ingredients to bake just one layer. Great recipe!

[@SugarSpunRun]

I'm glad you enjoyed it! :)

[@neghtentow5594]

Always enjoying this for the pass 2yrs . And now saw again omg

[@Mia-qt4th]

I made my first cake from scratch using your Vanilla cake recipe and it was delicious a huge hit w everyone also used your chocolate buttercream frosting (hershey's Coco) it was amazing! I followed your directions exactly and it was perfect, can't wait to bake more of your recipes! Thank you Sam❤

[@SugarSpunRun]

Wonderful! I'm so happy you used my recipe and enjoyed it so much!

[@mariatambe9359]

Ok

[@yvonnetran6689]

This is a great and delicious recipe, sort of old school....loved it, thanks again Sam, you always make new recipes such a treat for me...this is super fun....super simple...super yummy!❤

[@SugarSpunRun]

You're welcome! I'm glad you enjoyed it! :)

[@thenerd3639]

I made this it turned out so good delicious

[@SugarSpunRun]

I'm so glad you enjoyed it! :)

[@Stephanie-cq8mf]

Love those beautiful sprinkles shown in the thumbnail!

[@yeverino1970]

Home made is so much better. I’ve tried to doctor a box cake, but I can still taste it. So I make homemade cakes, and even the frosting is so much better. Great recipe 🤤🤤👍🏼👍🏼yummy

[@SugarSpunRun]

So true! 😊

[@ginastepney2502]

I used 1 1/2 cup buttermilk and the cake was so delicious.

[@SugarSpunRun]

I'm glad you enjoyed it! :)

[@rochellerascon9978]

I just found your channel and every single recipe I've seen looks amazing! I'm trying out your vanilla cake recipe tonight. You have a really terrific personality too!!

[@SugarSpunRun]

Thank you so much 😊

[@CUZHELIVES7]

How many cupcakes would this batter make and how long to bake them? It’s so good to know that I can trust your tried and true recipes Sam. 💕 You’re my fav now because all your cookie bar recipes came out great. Everyone loved them and you’re giving me a good reputation. 😃 🍪 Thank you MUCH!

[@SugarSpunRun]

It will make approximately 24 cupcakes. :)

[@untitled4841]

Funny, I just watched the other video the other day thinking an update would be nice (old video had so-so audio) Thanks Sam!

[@jhonellehenry2206]

Just came from the older video and it looks pretty much the same. I've always been searching for a vanilla cake recipe and I've decided to make this one. Thank you so much.

[@SugarSpunRun]

Hope you love it 😊

[@robinfollett9443]

This was the cake I made in an 11 x 17 along with your fudgiest chocolate cake! Delicious!

[@SugarSpunRun]

I'm so glad you enjoyed it so much! :)

[@bassf350]

I tried this cake recipe for the first time, I wasn't real impressed with it. I didn't overcook it, I was careful not to, the top was a light tanish color, but it turned out pretty dry and extremely dense. I stired the flour in with a spatula, so it wasnt over mixed either. Almost like a pound cake. Taste was great but the texture left something to be desired. But I give your carrot cake 10 stars if I could!! Thats the best I've ever tasted!!! Thank you for your channel!! I used your buttercream recipe and it was absolutely fantastic and also your cream cheese frosting!!! So delicious!!

[@SugarSpunRun]

O no! Did you use the toothpick test to make sure they weren’t over baked? This really isn’t a dry cake and if you mixed everything by hand I doubt it was over mixed. You can’t always go by color on top when baking. 😔

[@pinkshamrock5590]

When do you know to do a reverse creaming method vs regular way? Just recipe specific, or is there a reason to do one way or the other? Thanks so much. You are delightful to watch and super informative.

[@bridgetteharris8386]

❤❤❤❤ hi I love your recipes and I have a question could you tell me with this recipe how how can I make it into him a 12 x 18 a cake pan I wanna make a quarter sheet cake so could you help me on all of the measurements for that I definitely would appreciate it thank you so much??!!😊😊😊

[@SugarSpunRun]

You would have to double all of the ingredients to have enough batter for the 12 x 18. :)

[@jamesjohnson3052]

Definitely making this recipe 🙂. Question, will this recipe make a 9x13 cake? Please advise

[@SugarSpunRun]

It will fit in a 9 x 13. The bake time will be approximately 30 minutes. :)

[@sweetremission2658]

My favorite cake!!!!!

[@SugarSpunRun]

So good!

[@sweetremission2658]

@@SugarSpunRun yes!!!

[@karenbalkaranali4739]

This looks soooo good!!! Thanks Sam.Can't wait to try!!!

[@SugarSpunRun]

Hope you like it! 😊

[@cric3873]

Hi sam Ur this vanila cake recipe is too good I make this cake ,my children love to eat❤

[@SugarSpunRun]

I’m so glad everyone enjoys it so much! 😊

[@shawndodger33]

Can't wait to put this one together!

[@SugarSpunRun]

Let me know how you like it! 😊

[@frankdivinere401]

Do you have a cookbook out yet

[@mkms1322]

Cant wait to try this cake for my daughter 3 birthday party

[@SugarSpunRun]

Hope your daughter loves it! 😊

[@cherifenton1182]

I love your videos SO much! You always explain everything in such detail. Thank you for that! HUGS! 😊

[@SugarSpunRun]

You're welcome! Thank you so much for the support! I'm so glad you are enjoying everything so much! :)

[@imasocialbutterflful]

Looks amazing!! I'm for sure gonna try this. I've been looking everywhere and I mean everywhere for a vanilla cake like this! I'm just wondering if I could make 2 or 3 layers in a 6 inch cake pan and how long if i can.. If anyone sees this, mind if you help if you can? Thanks!

[@SugarSpunRun]

This will probably make almost 4 6 inch layers. I'm not sure on a bake time though. I would just keep an eye on them. Good luck! :)

[@lindseyraye89]

Well dag nabbit lol, I followed it last night by the link in the description, (1 1/4 cup on your blog) but my cake didn't turn out, so I thought it was underbaked. I thought maybe the buttermilk was my recent error viewing this, and I paused the video where you had your mlke, and it looked like you had 1 1/2 cups of buttermilk, so then I figured " Ah, that was my error last night, silly me," forgetting that I have actually made this successfully twice before and both times they turned out perfect! So its cooling right now as I type this, and so far it looks ok! I think I saved my butt using cake flour this time...lol I mistakenly fixed my own error. On another note for anyone struggling with this recipe, DO NOT USE A HAND MIXER TO COMBINE YOUR WET AND DRY INGREDIENTS! When I did this it was just me being lazy and figuring since it had turned out perfectly two other times for me that it would be a forgiving bake, but nah lol it wasn't. It was so dry, and had no flavor. Also sorta tasted like bad cornbread haha. So to sum up, just listen to Sam, and read her description edit! So what I have learned...Don't use a hand mixer when she says to, *video error on buttermilk measurement* recipe is 1 1/4 cups of buttermilk (blog link recipe is correct) and It's ok if there are "some" lumps in the cake batter, I struggled with that one too.

[@SugarSpunRun]

O no! I'm so sorry for the confusion! It's hard to go back and correct it when I make a mistake like that sometimes. :(

[@lindseyraye89]

Oh it's okay! It was delicious still, I completely understand. I mostly wanted others to know to really listen to you when it comes to using the mixer with the wet and dry ingredients lol.

[@renatajoseph6399]

Must try!

[@SugarSpunRun]

Please do!

[@renepellissier7308]

Curious why you don’t recommend cake flour, saw that you recommend it for the birthday cupcakes. Love your recipes and videos

[@SugarSpunRun]

So that’s a tough question. It depends on how the recipe is developed and the end goal/desired texture is. 😊

[@DavidLee-fy7rd]

That was awesome, thank you.

[@SugarSpunRun]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@zoiepenick]

Hey Sam! My sister Zada and I are making this cake this weekend for our family. I wanted to ask you about the buttermilk measurement. In your video of your recipe, you said 1 1/2 cups of buttermilk. But in the printable recipe online on your website, it’s saids 1 1/4 cups. Which amount or measurement of buttermilk do you need for the this cake?

[@SugarSpunRun]

I’m so sorry for the confusion! It’s 1 1/4 cup buttermilk. Enjoy! 😊

[@WakenImagination08]

Hi! I'm not a fan of the buttermilk, Can I just use normal milk instead of butter milk??

[@mariasidiropoulou8281]

Hello Sam,can i replace the a.p. flour with cake flour, to have more tender texture?Thank you

[@donnabaham9777]

I love a vanilla cake w/chocolate frosting.😉💞

[@SugarSpunRun]

Such a classic combo!

[@justcuz9837]

Good morning Sam.! This cake looks so moist and delicious. Will it hold up if I used a vanilla bean pastry cream in between the layers? I'm excited to make this cake this weekend for my brother in-laws birthday.

[@SugarSpunRun]

Without being familiar with the pastry cream, I can't say for sure. My only concern would be that the top cake slides off the cream layer in the middle. Maybe if you put a dam around the edge of that center layer and filled that with cream that could potentially work.

[@salmabegum1536]

Hi, what can i use instead of buttermilk? Shops here don't sell buttermilk

[@SugarSpunRun]

You can make a buttermilk substitute. :) kzbin.info/www/bejne/pKu7mJ9slt6NrsU

[@rachelcastle8369]

Can’t wait to try this! I didn’t see the chocolate frosting recipe link. Did I miss it? Thanks for sharing!

[@SugarSpunRun]

Here you go: kzbin.info/www/bejne/e3Opl5Wjr5KppJY 😊

[@rachelcastle8369]

Thank you 😊

[@1Salt0ftheEarth7]

Can you use regular milk

[@SugarSpunRun]

I wouldn't recommend it, but you can use your regular milk to make a buttermilk substitute. :) kzbin.info/www/bejne/pKu7mJ9slt6NrsUsi=dp39mEZWgn8lLL4X

[@stellarobertson9910]

Looks delicious sam.thank you🎇🎆

[@SugarSpunRun]

Hope you enjoy 🙂

[@voiceofclarity5585]

I can't wait to try this one! Thank you!

[@SugarSpunRun]

Hope you like it! 🙂

[@kimberlylucier9888]

This looks so good! =) Could i use this cake recipe to make strawberry loaf?

[@jslezak57]

Do you ever use cake bands? These make for a perfectly level cake without excess browning on the edges.

[@SugarSpunRun]

I do not frequently use cake bands.

[@abdulahmed-hg9cx]

Instead of buttermilk could I use plain yogurt

[@SugarSpunRun]

I'm not sure exactly how to do it. I do have a recipe for a buttermilk substitute though. :) kzbin.info/www/bejne/pKu7mJ9slt6NrsU

[@pclem4686]

Mm so good like can't believe it

[@darleneprowse5714]

Hi, I’m going to make this in a 9x13 pan. How long should I bake it? Thanks for your answer.

[@SugarSpunRun]

I haven't personally tried it, but others have reported a 30 minute bake time in a 9 x 13. Be sure to keep an eye on it so it doesn't get over-baked. :)

[@mmakomanyatja5213]

That is wow Sugar thank you so much

[@SugarSpunRun]

Hope you love it! 😊

[@anaordonez1727]

Hi I just made your recipe and I liked the flavor but it started to crumble on me when cutting the cake. What do you recommend to fix it! Thanks

[@salmashah6381]

What I like about ur recipes is the ratio that u take is more than the other cake recipe vids.. B cos I like to make big cakes💗😋

[@SugarSpunRun]

Glad you like them!

[@salmashah6381]

Lots of love from India😊🙌

[@chinonyeremnnenna3564]

Hi Sam, can I use whole milk in place of buttermilk if I can't get one? Thanks

[@SugarSpunRun]

I would recommend making my buttermilk substitute. :) kzbin.info/www/bejne/pKu7mJ9slt6NrsU

[@chinonyeremnnenna3564]

@@SugarSpunRun ok, thank you 🙏

[@nadiaishaq9156]

Can I make this work cake flour. And I am always afraid of leaving so many lumps in the batter. Does that not effect the cake

[@SugarSpunRun]

You can make this with cake flour but you’ll need to substitute it properly. Some lumps are ok but you don’t want a ton of big clumps but at the same time you don’t want to beat your batter until it’s completely smooth. You can see the consistency of mine when I pour it. 😊

[@infinity3418]

Looks Delicious

[@SugarSpunRun]

Thank you! 😊

[@brendan_swainer01]

Thank you!

[@SugarSpunRun]

You're welcome! :)

[@garygilbreath2218]

I've never made a cake from scratch before so this question is out of ignorance. When would you use cake flour instead of all purpose like you do here?

[@SugarSpunRun]

It really depends on the intended outcome of the cake. Cake flour can produce a lighter, fluffier cake. Using all purpose flour will make the cake a little more sturdy, but this recipe was designed using all purpose flour so it’s not necessary to use cake flour. This cake will come out nice and light and moist. In a lot of cakes you can substitute one for the other but the ratio isn’t exactly 1 to 1. I hope this helps! 😊

[@mariaangelarmstrong719]

Looks yummy

[@SugarSpunRun]

Thank you 😋

[@gnew9037]

Yummy

[@sweetremission2658]

This is my favorite cake!!!!❤

[@MalaysiaAmadiwochi]

I don’t have that hand mixing machine in the beginning, should I just get one or is there an alternative?

[@SugarSpunRun]

It is important to get the butter and sugar creamed together so I would recommend at least a hand mixer. :)

[@tourmii]

If I used vanilla Bean paste instead of vanilla extract, how much should I use?

[@cryingrightnow7928]

Can I mix everything by hand?

[@SugarSpunRun]

As long as you get the butter, oil, and sugars well combined that should work just fine. :)

[@totomidosimsim]

Can I use this recipe with chocolate mousse filling 🤔or the old recipe

[@SugarSpunRun]

You could certainly add a chocolate mousse layer in between the cakes. :)

[@shirlinrodrigues1059]

Love this! ♥️ Could I use this recipe for Boston cream pie?

[@SugarSpunRun]

I don't see why not! 🙂

[@shirlinrodrigues1059]

@@SugarSpunRun Thank you 💜

[@sarahrenner647]

Me and my 3 year old daughter love to watch your videos! She always asks why it get dark when you hold up your hand mixer?? Did it die? Lol

[@JO86288]

Can I use powder sugar instead of regular sugar? 😬 thanks!

[@SugarSpunRun]

I don't recommend powdered sugar.

[@lubonamwaale2005]

please help...is this different from the other vanilla cake recipe?

[@ivanagentile3092]

Hi, if I have to use two 6 inch pans can I divide the cake batter in half? Thank you 🥰

[@SugarSpunRun]

That will work. I'm not sure on a bake time though. :)

[@ivanagentile3092]

@@SugarSpunRun ok,thanks so much!😘

[@decz4457]

hi should we sift the flour first before adding the other dry ingredients?

[@SugarSpunRun]

I don't find it necessary here. :)

[@decz4457]

@@SugarSpunRun ok thank you 😊

[@amanmuhammad14]

Can you add the link for that hand mixer so I can purchase the same exact one. That’s my favorite color

[@JO86288]

And can I use salted butter instead of unsalted?

[@SugarSpunRun]

Salted butter will work, just make sure to reduce the salt accordingly. :)

[@teeliltoy2118]

Is it safe to say just double the ingredients for a larger cake?

[@SugarSpunRun]

It depends on how big of a cake you want. :)

[@lindawhittington6278]

How long do u mix your butter sugar n oil for??

[@SugarSpunRun]

There are really too many variables here for me to give you a time. You just need to make sure that everything is well combined and creamy. :)

[@hiwotbelete535]

Hi thank you for the recipe I'm making birthday cake for my daughter do I have to suck the cake?

[@shellyannpurcell1760]

Can i add coco powder in this cake batter and make it in chocolate?

[@SugarSpunRun]

I wouldn't recommend just adding cocoa powder but I do have a really good chocolate cake. :) kzbin.info/www/bejne/fonZZ5uYaN1-e7ssi=ixkifR1KwursiK6t

[@shellyannpurcell1760]

@@SugarSpunRun thank you i appreciate it

[@sarasalazar1615]

Hi, I would like to know how much each egg you use without the shell weighs?

[@SugarSpunRun]

I honestly have never weighed it so I can't say for sure.

[@sarasalazar1615]

Ohh, and with shell you know the weigh?? Where i live the eggs weighs 65-70gr and i think that's make me problems with my recipes..

[@Mia-qt4th]

Shell weight lol

[@bobby3509]

I want to half this recipe- would I need to bake my cake at a different temperature?

[@SugarSpunRun]

Not a different temperature, it may take a minute or so less in the oven if you are only baking 1 cake instead of 2 though. 😊

[@benmartin4671]

Do you have a white cake recipe with like a berry frosting?

[@SugarSpunRun]

You could try my strawberry cake or chantilly cake 😊 kzbin.info/www/bejne/on6vk5uka9N0eJo kzbin.info/www/bejne/qZKzaZhsba-MpZY

[@QueenV_27]

Hello, can I put this recipe in 3 8" pans?

[@SugarSpunRun]

You can put it in 3 pans, but your cake layers will be thinner and the bake time will be reduced. If you want to add a 3rd normal layer you'll want to increase the recipe by 50%. :)

[@Two_people-same_channel]

I used this bc I wanted cake

[@SugarSpunRun]

I hope you loved it! :)

[@SuramaJusino]

Hey Sam! I want to try this recipe but I can only find 2% reduced fat buttermilk. Will this work or should I just make it with vinegar and full fat regular milk? Thanks!

[@SugarSpunRun]

The reduced fat buttermilk should still work 😊

[@SuramaJusino]

@@SugarSpunRun thank you!

[@daniellenelson8222]

i was looking for this! thanks for asking lol ionly have 1% fat milk 😖

[@IsiiahMcEachin]

So beautiful

[@SugarSpunRun]

Thank you so much! :)

[@IsiiahMcEachin]

@@SugarSpunRun u welcome

[@Osahdjed]

How do u choose which cakes to use the reverse creaming method? Would it work with this cake?

[@SugarSpunRun]

Depends on the texture I'm going on and depends on the cake, but yes you can definitely use the reverse creaming method here :)

[@Osahdjed]

I really appreciate u replying, I have one more question. With Your chocolate cake u melted the butter doing the reverse creaming method and it was excellent, would the melted butter have the same effect on other cakes using the same method?

[@SugarSpunRun]

It’s really specific to each cake. 😊

[@rh3308]

Yum yum 😋

[@SugarSpunRun]

So good 😊

[@missgirl3410]

Is there a reason you tend to use the hand mixer instead of the stand mixer?

[@zookeepersam888]

I think she said it's easier to for us to see the texture of the batters/doughs.

[@pjjohnson1941]

And so you don't over beat your cake batter.

[@Bombayboginka]

idk if it’s my oven but I had to do 40 minutes

[@sherylsama3282]

its possible in grams please

[@SugarSpunRun]

All listed in the description ☺️

[@sherylsama3282]

oh yes sorry... an other question .. can u use for tall cakes this recipe ?

[@helenmcnmixvlog1511]

I love this video tutorial thanks for sharing my friend watching here new friend pls stay safe and connected 😊 ☺ 💖 💕

[@SugarSpunRun]

I'm so glad you enjoyed it! Welcome to the channel 😊

[@LucyB-l1g]

Why, no baking soda,?

[@SugarSpunRun]

It's just not needed here. :)

[@sweetremission2658]

I could eat the whole cake lol

[@SugarSpunRun]

Same 🙃

[@bethbartlett5692]

FYI: Table knife, butter knives are bent and short. Counkess make this miss call.

[@aidanuhanovic9498]

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