Ditch the Box and Make Vanilla Cake From Scratch
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- Опубликовано: 8 июн 2024
- This recipe makes a perfectly soft, classic vanilla cake entirely from scratch. It's so simple to make, and tastes much better than a box mix!
Recipe: sugarspunrun.com/vanilla-cake...
Ingredients
½ cup unsalted butter softened to room temperature (113g)
½ cup canola oil* (120ml)
1 ½ cup granulated sugar (300g)
4 eggs room temperature preferred
1 Tablespoon vanilla extract
3 cups all-purpose flour (375g)
1 Tablespoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
1 ¼ cup buttermilk room temperature preferred (300ml)
1 batch Chocolate Frosting
Instructions
00:00 Introduction
00:24 Preheat oven to 350F (177C) and prepare two deep 8" round cake pans** by lining the bottoms with parchment paper and lightly greasing the sides. Set aside.
00:30 In the bowl of a stand mixer (or in a large bowl using an electric mixer) cream together the butter, canola oil and sugar until creamy and well-combined.
01:28 Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
01:56 Stir in vanilla extract.
02:29 In a separate, medium-sized bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
03:09 Using a spatula and gently hand-mixing, alternate adding flour mixture and buttermilk to the butter mixture, starting and ending with flour mixture and mixing until just combined after each addition. The batter should be smooth and completely combined, but avoid over-mixing.
04:54 Evenly divide batter into your prepared cake pans, and bake on 350F (175C) for 30-35 minutes. When the cake is done, the surface should spring back to the touch and a toothpick inserted in the center should come out mostly clean with few moist crumbs (no wet batter).
06:24 Allow cakes to cool in their cake pans for 10-15 minutes before inverting onto cooling rack to cool completely before frosting.
06:58 Frost cake using my chocolate frosting (or see notes for other favorite frosting options) and decorate with sprinkles (if desired).
Notes
*You may substitute vegetable oil or another neutral oil instead
**You may use 9" cake pans instead, but watch the cooking time as they may need less time in the oven.
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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 ❤️
Hi, is this better than your previous recipe for the vanilla cake?
It’s the same recipe with an updated video. The old one was a little “rough” 🤣😊
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...😊
How do you choose which cakes to use the reverse creaming method with? Could it be done with this cake?
@@akeimfenneri saw videos saying once the cake recipe have butter it can be done in reverse method
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.
Agreed. Cannot wait to make this.
Homemade is ALWAYS better! Hope you love it! 🙂
This is definitely 5 stars ⭐️
I love the addition of buttermilk
Thank you so much! :)
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
I'm so happy you gave my recipe a try! Keep on baking ❤️
Thank you for taking the time to perfect your recipes. Ever since making your coconut cream pie, I always go straight to you for any and all recipes. I appreciate all of the detail you put into these recipes to make them easy to follow
Thank you so much! ❤
Love those beautiful sprinkles shown in the thumbnail!
This looks soooo good!!! Thanks Sam.Can't wait to try!!!
Hope you like it! 😊
I love your videos SO much! You always explain everything in such detail. Thank you for that! HUGS! 😊
You're welcome! Thank you so much for the support! I'm so glad you are enjoying everything so much! :)
Always enjoying this for the pass 2yrs . And now saw again omg
Mm so good like can't believe it
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!!
Thank you so much 😊
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.
Homemade is the best! Hope you love this cake 🙂
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.
I hope you love this one too! :)
Agreed. Scratch-made cakes are easy.
And sooooo tasty! :)
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.
Thank you so much! I'm so glad you enjoyed it so much! :)
I can't wait to try this one! Thank you!
Hope you like it! 🙂
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!❤
You're welcome! I'm glad you enjoyed it! :)
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.
Hope you love it 😊
This is my favorite cake!!!!❤
Looks delicious sam.thank you🎇🎆
Hope you enjoy 🙂
Can't wait to put this one together!
Let me know how you like it! 😊
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❤
Wonderful! I'm so happy you used my recipe and enjoyed it so much!
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I made this it turned out so good delicious
I'm so glad you enjoyed it! :)
That is wow Sugar thank you so much
Hope you love it! 😊
That was awesome, thank you.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Must try!
Please do!
Looks Delicious
Thank you! 😊
I have made this cake well over 20 times in the past 5 months. This cake is perfect for all frostings. Thank you.😄
That's a lot of cake! I'm so glad you've enjoyed it so much! :)
@@SugarSpunRun I made them for bake sales and birthdays🙂
Yummy
Looks yummy
Thank you 😋
My favorite cake!!!!!
So good!
@@SugarSpunRun yes!!!
Baked using this recipe yesterday, but just halved the ingredients to bake just one layer. Great recipe!
I'm glad you enjoyed it! :)
I love a vanilla cake w/chocolate frosting.😉💞
Such a classic combo!
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.
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
So true! 😊
Funny, I just watched the other video the other day thinking an update would be nice (old video had so-so audio)
Thanks Sam!
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 RUclips baker shared this tip. Whomever it was, thanks. I have been using this exclusively for many years now. Never fails.
That’s a great tip! Thank you. I’ll definitely try it out. 😊
Do you add eggs or extracts?
Cant wait to try this cake for my daughter 3 birthday party
Hope your daughter loves it! 😊
Hi sam
Ur this vanila cake recipe is too good
I make this cake ,my children love to eat❤
I’m so glad everyone enjoys it so much! 😊
Yum yum 😋
So good 😊
I used this bc I wanted cake
I hope you loved it! :)
I used 1 1/2 cup buttermilk and the cake was so delicious.
I'm glad you enjoyed it! :)
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!
It will make approximately 24 cupcakes. :)
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💗😋
Glad you like them!
Lots of love from India😊🙌
Can’t wait to try this! I didn’t see the chocolate frosting recipe link. Did I miss it? Thanks for sharing!
Here you go: ruclips.net/video/EBFfbmz-vn4/видео.html
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Thank you 😊
Hello Sam,can i replace the a.p. flour with cake flour, to have more tender texture?Thank you
Can you add the link for that hand mixer so I can purchase the same exact one. That’s my favorite color
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
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!
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! :)
If I used vanilla Bean paste instead of vanilla extract, how much should I use?
Do you have a cookbook out yet
Love this! ♥️
Could I use this recipe for Boston cream pie?
I don't see why not! 🙂
@@SugarSpunRun Thank you 💜
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
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.
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.
❤❤❤❤ 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??!!😊😊😊
You would have to double all of the ingredients to have enough batter for the 12 x 18. :)
Curious why you don’t recommend cake flour, saw that you recommend it for the birthday cupcakes. Love your recipes and videos
So that’s a tough question. It depends on how the recipe is developed and the end goal/desired texture is. 😊
A new dessert project from Scratch
It's soo much better than a box mix 😊
please help...is this different from the other vanilla cake recipe?
Hi, I’m going to make this in a 9x13 pan. How long should I bake it? Thanks for your answer.
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. :)
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!!
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. 😔
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I love this video tutorial thanks for sharing my friend watching here new friend pls stay safe and connected 😊 ☺ 💖 💕
I'm so glad you enjoyed it! Welcome to the channel 😊
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.
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. :(
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.
Hi Sam, can I use whole milk in place of buttermilk if I can't get one? Thanks
I would recommend making my buttermilk substitute. :) ruclips.net/video/nzXgl6ayZxc/видео.html
@@SugarSpunRun ok, thank you 🙏
Hi, what can i use instead of buttermilk? Shops here don't sell buttermilk
You can make a buttermilk substitute. :) ruclips.net/video/nzXgl6ayZxc/видео.html
Do you have a white cake recipe with like a berry frosting?
You could try my strawberry cake or chantilly cake 😊
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hi!! i wanna use this recipe to make cupcakes, do you recommend doing anything differently?
Just make sure you fill them no more than ¾ of the way full. They'll bake at 350F for 17-18 minutes 😊
@@SugarSpunRun thank u!! just wanted to say they turned out great :) i made them for my guitar class. i split it into 3 batches and made different flavors (matcha, ube and strawberry) with your cream cheese frosting recipe and they loved them!
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
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. 😊
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?
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! 😊
Hi, if I have to use two 6 inch pans can I divide the cake batter in half? Thank you 🥰
That will work. I'm not sure on a bake time though. :)
@@SugarSpunRun ok,thanks so much!😘
Can I use this recipe with chocolate mousse filling 🤔or the old recipe
You could certainly add a chocolate mousse layer in between the cakes. :)
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!
The reduced fat buttermilk should still work 😊
@@SugarSpunRun thank you!
i was looking for this! thanks for asking lol ionly have 1% fat milk 😖
I want to half this recipe- would I need to bake my cake at a different temperature?
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. 😊
hi should we sift the flour first before adding the other dry ingredients?
I don't find it necessary here. :)
@@SugarSpunRun ok thank you 😊
Can I use powder sugar instead of regular sugar? 😬 thanks!
I don't recommend powdered sugar.
Is there a reason you tend to use the hand mixer instead of the stand mixer?
I think she said it's easier to for us to see the texture of the batters/doughs.
And so you don't over beat your cake batter.
Instead of buttermilk could I use plain yogurt
I'm not sure exactly how to do it. I do have a recipe for a buttermilk substitute though. :) ruclips.net/video/nzXgl6ayZxc/видео.html
Hi, I would like to know how much each egg you use without the shell weighs?
I honestly have never weighed it so I can't say for sure.
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..
Shell weight lol
Is it safe to say just double the ingredients for a larger cake?
It depends on how big of a cake you want. :)
So beautiful
Thank you so much! :)
@@SugarSpunRun u welcome
How do u choose which cakes to use the reverse creaming method? Would it work with this cake?
Depends on the texture I'm going on and depends on the cake, but yes you can definitely use the reverse creaming method here :)
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?
It’s really specific to each cake. 😊
Hello, can I put this recipe in 3 8" pans?
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%. :)
Can i add coco powder in this cake batter and make it in chocolate?
I wouldn't recommend just adding cocoa powder but I do have a really good chocolate cake. :) ruclips.net/video/HXv6hb3xKEY/видео.htmlsi=ixkifR1KwursiK6t
@@SugarSpunRun thank you i appreciate it
Can I mix everything by hand?
As long as you get the butter, oil, and sugars well combined that should work just fine. :)
And can I use salted butter instead of unsalted?
Salted butter will work, just make sure to reduce the salt accordingly. :)
I could eat the whole cake lol
Same 🙃
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its possible in grams please
All listed in the description ☺️
oh yes sorry... an other question .. can u use for tall cakes this recipe ?
Why, no baking soda,?
It's just not needed here. :)
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Sam my vanilla cakes always end up more like cornbread 😳 Taste and texture.... 😳
O no! I’m so sorry!! Make sure to take it easy on mixing to not overmix it and be sure to check it a few minutes earlier so it doesn’t overbake.
I sometimes wonder if it isn't as easy to bake from scratch as using a boxed cake mix.
Sometimes it is, sometimes it isn't! But the from-scratch cakes ALWAYS taste better 😊
Buttermilk cake show me please
I will add it to my list to make. :)
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