The BEST Vanilla Cake Recipe

Check out my new online course Stay-At-Home Baker where you'll learn everything you need to know to thrive on your baking journey! www.stayathomebakers.com/3for1 This is the best vanilla cake recipe. Anyone can try it, and you will not be disappointed. It's easy to make, moist, fluffy, and all from scratch. It's simple, basic, and completely homemade. Follow along and make this classic vanilla cake recipe today!
1 cup unsalted butter (226 g)
3 cups granulated sugar (600 g)
6 eggs
1 Tablespoon vanilla (15 g)
4 cups AP flour (480 g)
2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder (12 g)
1 teaspoon salt (5 g)
1 1/2 cups milk-any % will work (12 oz)
325° (163° C) 30-40 minutes

[@sHigs98]

It’s always so real how you bake your cakes. You actually let us see you measure your ingredients all the time.

[@lollybaezcolon7190]

I love everything you do! Thank you for sharing!❤️

[@anesdwipujiastutik1093]

Hi Amy! I just made them. My family love them!!!! I noticed from your last recipe the newest recipe make the side of the cake no crumbs! Thank you so much for sharing this recipe. Thank you thank you thank you❤️❤️❤️❤️ Greetings from Belgium

[@user-bh8ho5lw1w]

Thank you for sharing this !!

[@keneishamorrison9036]

I try it this morning its so great..

[@mendyelliott9495]

Thank you so much!

[@consuelorivasdesahli9192]

Just tried your recipe and it is delicious! Thank you for sharing 🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@aafrennaaz9077]

I tried your recipe today and seriously it is amazing i was searching for a perfect vanilla cake recipe for so long and i tried too many recipes but failed to get the white sponge and your recipe is like awesome and thanks alot ❤️

[@yvettembarga2788]

Hello from France !! Thanx for sharing !!

[@jenaicollins8997]

I just made 24 cupcakes and 2 square 8x8 cakes using this recipe. I added my very own vanilla powder that I made this week. The crumbs that I tasted were so delicious! Thanks for sharing this recipe. It can be easily modified to make all sorts of flavors.

[@hildeaamot]

This recipe is perfection! My cakes turned out to be perfect👌🏻🤩

[@lauravasquez2200]

This Vanilla Cake look amazing 💚

[@faduatorres1198]

I will try it!

[@michelewilson5642]

Great video! Helpful tip, when spraying your pans, open your dishwasher lid and spray your pans over that and it will prevent excess cleanup and your dishwasher will wash away the overspray. 😉

[@NeuroticMomBakes]

Brilliant!!!!!

[@debjudisch5548]

Unless you do not have a dishwasher like me! With just me and my adult son, it would take a month for us to get enough dishes in there to run the darned thing!

[@mom2045mjm]

Amy I love you!! I just made this cake and it’s perfect

[@yvonnemulenga7811]

Simply the best

[@MorganSteinagel]

Awesome video! Thanks for sharing Amy!

[@NeuroticMomBakes]

Thanks for watching!

[@ekaestherokon5197]

Omg, I tried it and I had the best result. Best vanilla recipe. You are my inspiration 🥰

[@sofiaadamowich]

trying it today!!!

[@rachelguiden]

Going to try adding sprinkles for a funfetti take !

[@pcstgrsqrl5581]

OH. MY. GOSH!!!! Amy, you did not let me down! I had given up scratch baking because the cakes ALWAYS sink and I had to bake extra. I'm doing a wedding cake and thought..if I can take a chance on anyone...I'll take a chance on Amy. Girl! Perfect and I mean perfect cakes! Thank you so much for all the hard work you put into perfecting this recipe! You're THE BEST!!! ❤🔥❤🔥❤🔥

[@nataliejohnson4202]

I wanted to make a vanilla cake, and I found yours. I don't like real sweet cakes, so I decreased the sugar by a fourth of a cup and added a little bit more vanilla. I thoroughly enjoyed this cake. So soft and delicate and not too sweet. Thank you

[@kathydexter4058]

Best vanilla cake I've ever made!

[@judybroughton5336]

Super….will try ☺️

[@devonirish7389]

I just made this for a cake I’m making this weekend and OMG! This is the best cake recipe I have ever made. The cakes came out light, fluffy, and the tops and edges are crisp from the sugar and tastes amazing! I had some leftover batter and made cupcakes and they’re just as delicious. This is going to be my new go-to recipe. Thank you!!

[@WhippedFood]

Yummy 😁 it looks amazing 😻

[@dituikororua4145]

You're the realist baker ive ever come across! Love this recipe ❤🇫🇯

[@NeuroticMomBakes]

Thank you so much!

[@yevzeno9815]

Hi Amy! Tried this Vanilla Cake and it's delicious!! I will always use this recipe for my decorating cakes! Thank you for sharing it with us! Big ciao from Italy 🇮🇹

[@NeuroticMomBakes]

Aww yay!!!

[@enakeyes4948]

I just tried this recipe and this turned out great! I had enough batter for 2 8' inch pans and 4 6' inch pans. Thank you I needed a basic Vanilla recipe and this WORKS! And tasty!!!

[@debjudisch5548]

OMG! So you actually got TWO whole cans out of your batter? You got a double layer 8" and a four-layer 6"? Did I understand you correctly? That would be great!

[@daveweldon888]

I love vanilla cake 🍰

[@aguiebakes6821]

Omg I love that flour container! 😄😄😄 the ones I've had are too small for the amount of flour I need to store 🤣🤣 that one I love 😍

[@NeuroticMomBakes]

It's so good!

[@kattiearmand6007]

Used this to make a funfetti cake with Amy's buttercream for my daughters birthday last weekend and it turned out so great. I got lots of compliments on how great it tasted 😁 Thank you so much for sharing!

[@NeuroticMomBakes]

Awesome!!

[@angiebye8862]

I have tried so many of your recipes already and honestly each one has been a success! Your donuts, pretzels, brownies and chocolate chip cookies are ones that I have made several times and are always devoured. I'm sure this will be no exception and I can't wait to try it! I also love the flour tin and have searched and searched online for one similar with no luck. If you ever find another, please let us know where to get!

[@NeuroticMomBakes]

Thank you so much! I bought this about 10 years ago at a local furniture store

[@ceciliadacosta5697]

Go to Wayfair I got one there same size but says bread on the tin

[@ceciliadacosta5697]

Go to Wayfair they have the tin but says bread on it I use my flour in it

[@juliehahn6453]

Thank you!! When layering your cakes, what is your recipe for the buttercream to go in between layers & how much goes in between layers? Or do you use some from your buttercream frosting recipe for example?

[@euniceodeh8302]

Thanks you so much you're too good at what you do. Pls how much batter can we put in a pan

[@katiebates7692]

Thank you for another great tutorial!!! Would this be good for cupcakes too?

[@NeuroticMomBakes]

No but I have a separate vanilla cupcake recipe

[@NavyChic1091]

This looks amazing! I live at a high altitude (almost 6,000 ft) and I've had the worst time finding cake recipes that work.

[@NeuroticMomBakes]

This should work well! I'm at a similar altitude.

[@glendacupid8124]

This Vanilla Cake recipe make beautiful cupcakes. The cupcakes are light and fluffy.

[@cloudnoir_]

How long did you bake them for?

[@jenaicollins8997]

How many were you able to make? I need to make cupcakes today.

[@cloudnoir_]

@@jenaicollins8997 i was able to make at least 36 cupcakes with this recipe

[@suzanneashby2479]

Can you use this recipe to make cupcakes? Any difference in temperature and/or time? Thanks!

[@shahnozaberdiyeva2309]

You are super. I live you

[@anumurthy2486]

Hi, I love ur tutorials on insta and just got to know that you also have a youtube channel, thanks again 😊 and can u pls post eggless sponge cake recipes too, and we will be very happy if u post those too

[@glendacupid8124]

Can that recipe use to make cupcakes?

[@nasreenrehman6126]

Hi do you use large eggs or medium eggs in this vanilla cake recipe please thank you

[@ericaryder7349]

Looks so simple.. Can a change the vanilla for strawberry flavoring?

[@nikiquitu9972]

Can I use this same recipe for cupcakes? How long will it takr in the oven? TYI. 😘

[@bealesmana420]

Hi Amy! I want to make a tall cake from your vanilla cake recipe. Do I need to brush sugar syrup in between the layers to make it extra moist? Thanks Amy! Love all your tutorials ❤️

[@NeuroticMomBakes]

I don’t use sugar syrup. 😊

[@Lopez_5280]

Would it make a difference if we sift the flour?

[@elyleal2302]

I have tried so many different vanilla recipes, I hope this is the one! I just wondering if it is too little baking powder, I know that it should be 1 tsp for each cup of flour.

[@charlotte9266]

Hi!! I loved your other vanilla cake recipe! Is this one pretty similar? Also, how many 6” rounds does this recipe make? Thanks!

[@NeuroticMomBakes]

This makes 56 inch rounds and it is slightly less dense and rises a little bit better

[@spandy7279]

I’m the third one to comment...love the way you make things so easy ❤️❤️❤️❤️😘

[@TheMegaEberle]

Hi Amy!!! Love your channel… quick question can I use buttermilk? Will I need to alternate the milk and flour if I do? I want to make this for Mother’s Day here in 🇨🇦

[@NeuroticMomBakes]

You can definitely swap out the milk for buttermilk. Everything else will be the same

[@revacagan8508]

Hi Amy! I was wondering if this recipe can be made dairy free

[@naderal-deri4345]

Does margarine work?

[@miasantillan1025]

What is the difference when using buttermilk vs regular milk?

[@dianamercado9306]

can I use cake flour instead of all purpose flour?

[@sondrahudson2978]

Where do you get your professional baking pans?

[@heatherdougherty4604]

Should I double this recipe if I am doing 3 layers of cake in 10 inch rounds ?

[@moriahfrankel303]

Can I use two 8 inch pans or will that not work with this size of recipe?

[@fantayshagovan3058]

Where'd u get that BIG container of flour from ? Do u have anything like that FOR sugar?

[@jesspbarnett]

With the Kitchenaid should we use whisk or paddle attachment?

[@NeuroticMomBakes]

Some people swear that you have to use the paddle attachment but I actually prefer the whisk attachment because it’s less messy

[@wpryan02358]

Do you have the written instructions to share?

[@sarahs7253]

Can i use cake flour?

[@desiree2978]

Thank you for the great tips and sharing your recipe! Say, I'm wondering if anyone else has mentioned the background music being a little to loud? I could just be overly sensitive, but I wanted to mention it. Thank you again Amy ❣️

[@debjudisch5548]

At one point I kind of thought that, too...thought maybe it was just me!

[@vickysloan7776]

Yes it is really annoying..I don't mean to be mean..but it is not very pleasing to the ears..sorry Amy!

[@stevefoley3533]

I thought it was distracting.

[@KingdomLifeDec]

Can buttermilk be used instead of Milk?

[@Bob-Fields]

The correct way to measure flour is to use a scale and weigh it in grams.

[@jennajudd]

Can I substitute the milk for buttermilk in this recipe? Would it still be the same amount?

[@NeuroticMomBakes]

Yes and yes!

[@deepanjalisims]

Hey I tried this but my batter was thin consistency?? Is that how it’s supposed to be??

[@lyndim100]

Weighing flour works best for me. In fact i prefer to weigh all my ingredients that are more than a tablespoon.

[@SadiaBakes]

Hi! I just wanted to ask, ovens in the UK don’t go that high in temperature (for degrees celsius), do you have any alternate way i could still make this recipe but at a lower temperature? (my oven max temperature is 250 degrees celsius)

[@karla142]

325 fahrenheit is 163 celsius...

[@NeuroticMomBakes]

Sorry I forgot to specify: 325 F and 163 C

[@shainamichnal3551]

Can these be made in cupcakes as well??

[@NeuroticMomBakes]

I do not recommend this recipe for cupcakes however, I have a vanilla cupcake recipe and video if you want to check that out

[@scarletrosi]

Thank you for this recipe!! Gonna try it out! You're right. A good vanilla cake recipe is hard to find. I've tried many! 😂

[@sarahs7253]

3. -8 inch rounds

[@Batwoman09]

Wondering if you know if US granulated sugar is the same as UK?

[@NeuroticMomBakes]

All I know is the UK has like five different types of sugar so it confuses me ha ha. I’m sorry that’s no help

[@trushasahni4601]

Can we replace butter and use oil? If yes how much? Thank you

[@NeuroticMomBakes]

I don’t know if that will work…

[@ceciliaamaya7532]

Can I use this recipe for cupcakes as well?

[@NeuroticMomBakes]

Yes

[@mustafaawan578]

@@NeuroticMomBakes Can we use oil instead of butter ?

[@eightxmom]

Where do you get the clear vanilla?

[@NeuroticMomBakes]

Amazon

[@alvarez_martha]

How different is this recipe from your older vanilla cake recipe?

[@NeuroticMomBakes]

A little less dense and rises a little better

[@maryhudson3657]

Can you add part of a shaved or chopped up baking chocolate bar to this recipe?

[@NeuroticMomBakes]

I’m sure you could!

[@maryhudson3657]

@@NeuroticMomBakes awesome, thanks.

[@umairsaqib3245]

Want to have recipe of donuts

[@sarahangle3046]

The cake was nice and fluffy. It was a little too sweet. Can the sugar be cut to two cups?

[@debjudisch5548]

A cake too sweet? Now, I've heard of the frosting being too sweet, but the cake? I didn't know that was even possible! I thought that was what cake WAS...SWEET! Isn't that the purpose?

[@Ana-em8bm]

I cut the sugar; the cake didn’t rise. It’s way too sweet. Don’t waste your ingredients.

[@kbhamilton1]

Would this recipe work as a lemon cake by replacing the vanilla extract with lemon extract?

[@NeuroticMomBakes]

I do not recommend using lemon extract as the only flavoring in a lemon cake. It is very medicinal tasting and not good 😳😬

[@kbhamilton1]

@@NeuroticMomBakes thank you! I’ll stick with lemon juice and zest.

[@debjudisch5548]

@@kbhamilton1 Then this isn't the "Best VANILLA Cake" recipe!

[@erinf7806]

Is this recipe like a pound cake or a regular cake?

[@NeuroticMomBakes]

Somewhere in between

[@debjudisch5548]

That didn't look like a pound cake at all to me! This is way too light and fluffy. Unless I am making my cakes all wrong!

[@marthalindsey5599]

Wht size cake pan is that?

[@debjudisch5548]

6 inch. It makes four 6" or two 8" is what she said and I believe it says it in print, above.

[@marthalindsey5599]

Deb Judisch thank you! 6x 3”? Or 6x2?

[@jean-hn1dt]

Can I double this recipe by just doubling the ingredients ? I'm starting to hate baking Vanilla cakes, one day it's perfect the other day it's a total flop with the same recipe.

[@airamilona1555]

Omg I thought it was just me

[@sofiaadamowich]

can you give me the same recipe but smaller quantity??

[@mabella7505]

Half the recipe.

[@debjudisch5548]

@@mabella7505 Exactly! Couldn't have said it better!

[@liveandletlive7152]

Is the cake very sweet. 600g is a lot of sugar. Im worried with ABC it will be too much

[@Ana-em8bm]

I made it. The texture was good, but It was extremely sweet. Went into the garage. Next time I decreased the sugar amount, but the cake didn’t rise properly.

[@dollyoliver6095]

Why so many eggs I’m new to baking but all of the vanilla cakes I’ve been seeing calls for at most 3 eggs

[@Valerie-bj3hw]

Love watching you Amy but this music is terrible.

[@sophiedillon]

Why don’t you every cut through. Like we need to see if they look good