It took me months to perfect this VANILLA CAKE recipe! Soft fluffy vanilla cake
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- čas přidán 28. 11. 2022
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When I say this recipe took me MONTHS to perfect, I mean it! This vanilla cake has the most soft, tender, melt-in-your mouth crumb and is bursting with vanilla flavour. A great base recipe that can be paired with literally any type of frosting and filling!
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INGREDIENTS:
For this recipe I would highly recommend using gram measurements, especially for the flour for accurate results. It has a high fat/liquid ratio so slight adjustments to the quantities can throw off the balance of the cake 🙂
Vanilla Cake
- 2¼ cups (300 g) flour - regular all purpose (see note 1 if you want to use cake flour)
- ¼ cup (25 g) cornflour - also known as cornstarch
- ½ tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt - omit if using salted butter
- ½ cup (113 g) unsalted butter - room temperature
- ½ cup (105 g) unflavoured vegetable oil - I use canola
- 1⅔ cups (332 g) white granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs - room temperature
- 1¼ tbsp vanilla essence/extract
- 1 tsp white vinegar
- 1½ cups (337 g) buttermilk - room temperature. See note 3 below if using a homemade buttermilk substitute.
Bake at 165 °C (329°F) with the fan on. If your oven doesn't have a fan option, then you will need to increase the baking temperature to 175°C (347°F).
Vanilla Buttercream Frosting (see note 2 below)
- 1½ cups (340 g) unsalted butter - room temperature
- 3 cups (375 g) icing sugar - also known as powdered sugar/confectioners sugar
- 1½ tsp vanilla essence/extract
- 1½ tbsp milk - heavy or whipping cream okay too
Note 1. You can use cake flour in replacement of the all purpose flour and cornstarch in this recipe (325g total required).
Note 2. This frosting is an American buttercream so is a ‘sweeter’ frosting, although my recipe does use a lot less icing sugar compared to a regular American buttercream. However, if you still want an even less sweet frosting, I’d recommend a Swiss meringue or French buttercream.
Note 3. I use store bought buttermilk which is thicker than a homemade substitute. For this recipe, because it uses a lot of buttermilk, a homemade substitute doesn't give the same results. If you are using a homemade version you will need to reduce the amount of buttermilk to about 1 1/4 cups (275g).
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I have been baking for past 13 years and tried so many recipes but this recipe is such a keeper. A love for vanilla cake lovers. So soft and velvety and yummy. Truly drolicious. I run a home bakery. My customers are so happy. Love all the way from Islamabad Pakistan.
So so happy to hear that Nabeela! And I am honoured that your customers are loving the recipe :D much love from NZ to Pakistan!
Also, If you manage to find a spare minute I'd be so so grateful if you can kindly leave a review on my blog, it really helps my content reach more people :) thanks so much again for trying the recipe! :D
Can I use measuring cups
:)
Can this cake be converted for a 10 inch pan
@@cindymoss7840 if you double the ingredient I think
I need you guys to understand that this recipe is absolutely incredible and I will not be using any other vanilla cake recipe. It was exactly what I wanted, not too much work, just so simple and not sweet. It made me literally think okay yeah- I’ve been sleeping on vanilla cake lol
I made one change and that was the butter, I did not use butter so I simply added 1 cup of oil. WHY?
Because I couldn’t be bothered to melt the butter lol it was in the freezer okay?? 😂 it was 9pm and I just wanted some cake okay?
So I used one cup of oil BRILIIIANNNTTT 10/10.
Do it. Make the cake
haha I love this comment 😂
Thanks for the hack 😂
Okay I just made this cake for my husbands bday and MY GIRL …I don’t think I’ve had better vanilla cake in my whole life! That dash of vinegar and buttermilk really elevates it!
Im thinking of making it for my own bday you just made me feel so exited to try !!
@@Hhtsuja-up6je have fun baking! I bet you will love itt
@@Hana_suki sure >.
Made this cake today! First time EVER baking a cake and it’s the best cake I’ve ever had in my life. I did use the weigh of the ingredients instead of measuring
If you can, that’s always best.
Did you add the frosting or did you have it without the frosting?
I am 72 yers old and have made many many cakes! Your cake demo convinces me that this will be the best vanilla cake ever I have made, and will soon surprise my husband with this amazing cake!! Thank you, dear one!!! 💝
Did you make it
If you’re looking for a sign to make this cake this is it! I’ve been looking for the ultimate vanilla cake recipe that is not only moist but flavorful to place my current one. And I can say I’ve found it! I made it for a client’s baby shower cake and also made a small 4 inch cake for myself to sample. I loved it and so did the guest at my clients party. I paired it with a mock SMBC.
Side note: please please come out with more recipes lol. Preferably strawberry cake!
@@geminigrl03 thanks for this review...any suggestions for a best chocolate and carrot cake
@@rahmahdalhat8484 For carrot cake I use Divas Can Cook recipe and for chocolate cake I use Sugar Geeks recipe. I give both these recipes five stars, I get great reviews on them from my customers and I find them tasty myself!
@@rahmahdalhat8484 cakes by Mk just released a spice cake recipe also, spice cake is very similar to carrot cake just add in some shredded carrots. I’m sure that recipe of hers is great also!
I'm thinking of making a rainbow cake with this recipe, do you think that'll work without overmixing the batter when I'm adding colors to it??
I started baking some 12 years back..tried a lot of recipes and was sticking to one single recipe for last few years. Got bored of that, so tried your recipe today. Lemme tell you, this is the best recipe I have ever tried. Super moist. The only change I made was to use less sugar, almost 225gms and that is just perfect for my taste. Super excited to make more cake layers for my boy's birthday this Sunday.
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did you change anything else apart from the sugar?
No
@@sasinasnajib9677 thank you, it was a bit sugary for me so I will try this
I made this last night and honestly it’s the best cake I’ve made… it tastes exactly like the fancy slices you buy from the store… thank you so much for this
So so happy to hear that Fatima! :D
how much inch cake is it?
IF TASTE LIKE THE STORE IT'S NOT GOOD. i THINK MKL cake taste much better
So proud of you!! You work so hard...always seeking excellence and then sharing it with us. So awesome! Conratulations...it looks DELICIOUS!!
Thanks MK. The best channel for cake baking with clear and simple instructions. 👍Keep up the good work ❤️
Found this channel today and what a gem. Love how clean and precise everything is.
Thanks for the great recipe, I am addicted to it!! I baked this cake several times now. First time I filled it with a 1:1 buttercreme and strawberries. I found this very sweet and heavy so I looked for something lighter. I have now found another great filling: I cut both layers. I fill the bottom and top layer with a white chocolate buttercream and a thin layer of strawberry jam, and the middle layer with a thick layer of mascarpone cream with fresh strawberries. It works perfectly!!
Love that you just get on with the recipie straightaway. Love the clear step by step
I have never been happier after baking something!Honestly, it's got an amazing taste and I love it! Thank you
I'm so grateful of you providing knowledge for free and I also want to thank you for working hard and experimenting for months for this recipes. ❤
This is the second time I make this cake!!! This is the best vanilla cake I have ever tasted! Incredibly soft, fluffy, and tastes like vanilla! I am absolutely in love with your channel ❤❤❤
I used to bake in Kenya but since I came to the US my cakes don’t come out as perfect as I like them. Been trying out different recipes to get the perfect moist layers that are not overly sugary! This recipe gave me the excellent cake that my customers and family loved! Thanks for sharing your talent and recipes with us. My to go to recipe anytime 😍
THE BEST vanilla cake out there! SOOO moist and delicious. 100% worth it! ♥
I made this cake and the cake alone was a burst of flavor and the texture was perfectly soft, and moist. Definitely the best cake recipe I've tried.
Of all the cakes recipe I have watched over the years, yours is the best
I stumbled across this recipe and it looked so delicious that I had to try it! I added sprinkles to make a funfetti cake for my daughter’s birthday, it was a hit and is now almost finished!! Thank you so much, I will definitely make this one again!
Edit: I have followed and also left a review on your blog! Can’t wait to try out some of your other recipes!
This is the best Vanilla cake recipe ever. I tried many recipes in the past and never had success in terms of texture and taste. But THIS cake recipe is gold!! Thank you so much❤
Just made this. The buttermilk impacts a rich flavour not seen earlier. Loved it ❤
I love everything with vanilla in it. Thank you for the recipe!❤
This is hands down the BEST vanilla cake recipe! I’ve tried soo many and this one is now my staple recipe. I’ve used it just recently for a cake order and all the feedback have said the same thing - best vanilla cake they’ve ever had. It’s soft and super delicious even on its own. My husband isn’t a cake fan yet he ate a layer of this cake fresh out of the oven.
Thank you sooo much for sharing this. Your cake recipes are now my go to! ❤️❤️❤️
Dearest MK, I followed your recipe and instructions by the letter, and I made this cake for my grandfather’s birthday. Everyone really liked it, and even I had to admit it was good(usually I think everyone is just being kind when eating something I baked). Thank you so much for your recipe 🤍🤍
I've tested this recipe Severally and it keeps proving it's sumptuousness
Thank you so much MK
this is the vanilla cake recipe I use everytime. it never fails! Everyone always love it
I made this cake last night & it was the most fluffiest & moist vanilla cake I have ever made! 😋 Thank you so much for sharing your amazing recipe ❤
Looks like the perfect Vanilla cake recipe! Will definitely try it out
I just tried this yesterday and my family loved it. Am sure following you for this. A must try for all viewers ❤
Made this for my husband’s birthday and he loved it . Came out really lovely
I did this today for my daughter birthday. It was super delicious and amazing! It’s my new to go vanilla cake
You are a real perfectionist the way you explain and measuring out the ingredients just love it and shukran so much ❤️
I tried this cake yesterday and it was absolutely delicious! Will be adding this recipe to my collection and make again. Thank you
Thank you for this , honestly I tried this yesterday and this will be my go to vanilla sponge recipe!
This cake is amazing. I almost need to tie it down to stop it floating away! Fabulous recipe, I've made it as a lemon cake too. Thank you! ❤
Made this for my mums 60th birthday. With the same recipe I made one small cake and 12 cupcakes, This was the softest tastiest cake I’ve ever made! Everyone absolutely loved it! Subscribed!
Mallu ano
Tried this recipe along with your buttercream recipe for my son’s 1st bday cake. Came out really well! Everyone absolutely loved it. Thank you! 😊
This recipe is the best,I used it yesterday and it came outstanding, thanks so much 🙏
I just made this for my nephew's 13th birthday and didn't have any white sugar so I subbed with all brown and it still turned out amazing! I paired it with your chocolate cream cheese frosting and everyone said the cake tasted like the kind you get at expensive bakeries. Thank you so much for sharing your amazing recipes!
Have come across a lot of recipes and honestly and I sticking this this. The cake was so fluffy and my kids loved it. The Red velvet was wow too. Keep doing a good job @CakesbyMK
You’re an angel for sharing your recipes🩷 Baked this for my baby’s birthday and everyone loved it, I added raspberry jam in between layers and it was chef’s kiss 🤌
I made half the recipe last night to taste test it. It tasted great. I’m going to keep using this recipe. Before I looked at your channel I knew you were a Kiwi from your accent. Much respect from across the Tasman Sea. Thank you for developing these recipes and sharing them.
I made this recipe twice. Its definately for keeps. The best cake av ever made. Everyone loved it.
My hunt for perfect vanilla cake is over. Thank you so much chef for this perfect recipe..😍😍😍😍😍
Delicious flavour and texture! Just the right amount of moistness and sweetness. Thank you for sharing the recipe!
Thanks. Tried this recipe by you tonight and can't believe how perfect the cake was. The rise, the taste, everything was perfect and so, i've subscribed to your channel and will try more recipes soon by you !
I made this cake yesterday for my husband’s birthday and replaced the flour with a gluten free one, also replaced the oil with butter and let me tell you… It was the best cake i have ever had also made maple caramel and added it between the frosting layers of the cake IT WAS DIVINE
What kind of gluten free flour ?
robin hood gluten free flour@@rosemarieriosa8036
@@rosemarieriosa8036same question here
Hi MK, I have to tell you I made your vanilla cake right after watching your CZcams video, and it was AMAZING! I took that same cake recipe and made a coconut cake out of it. I used coconut milk and vinegar to make coconut buttermilk and added 1 Tbsp. vanilla and 1/4 teaspoon of coconut extract. For the icing, I used an Italian meringue with toasted coconut. THIS is my go to vanilla cake recipe. Thank you so much for sharing. By the way, I made your chocolate cake this morning and am waiting for the icing to set up. Can't wait.
Your recipes are THE BEST! I’ve tried your Coconut cake, after I made it for my family they can’t stop talking about it till this this day! ❤
Omg thank you so much i made using this recipe and it was wonderful. I baked one for a friend during our picnic and they loved it. We are just grateful to you
Looks delicious. I’m definitely going to give it a try. Your videos are awesome. Thank you for teaching me so much ❤️❤️❤️
Every recipe that I have tried with ½ cup oil and butter always turns out perfect
You give the best recipe measurements and alternative I’m on my knees thank you❤
I made this yesterday and you are right! This is a great vanilla cake and does have a lovely tender crumb. I tried multiple recipes and even watched a masterclass but still my vanilla cake was too dense. I was concerned before making this, that it might be too soft to place a second tier on, but I am sure it will be absolutely fine. Thank you! Will try your lemon cake next
And I really like how detailed this video is! Like in the era of recipe of 15 secs, this is such an amazing recipe, I really don't like those shorts and reels of recipe where they don't mention anything to learn, thank you will try this recipe !
I am a rookie baker but this was one of the best cakes I have ever made...my husband said it's one of the best I have made.
I made this vanilla cake and made a peanut butter buttercream frosting. My family loved it! I watched your video twice to make sure I was doing it right. This is my favorite vanilla cake!!! Thank you ☺️ I think you’re wonderful for sharing ❤
OMG I have tried so many recipe for vanilla cake this by far is my favorite super moist not dry at all.
Looks absolutely amazing! Thank you for sharing this with us!
Even though the screen you can see how moist the cake is. Can't wait to try it. Thank you for sharing and keep on caking 💜
Thanks for posting this for free! So generous! Looks delicious btw
I tried the cake recipe yesterday,I was absolutely sumptuous...Thank you for creating amazing recipes ❤️
Great job mixing your ingredients in the correct order and getting the batter mixed without over beating. I can tell by watching this cake is utter perfection. Lots of people get this all wrong by starting out with the eggs and they get a big domed top with a split across the top.
I didnt know this. Thanks hey!
I've been looking for a vanilla cake recipe and let me tell you that this is it. I just made this cake, and it has everything I'm looking for. Taste texture, smell looks it has it all. Im so happy I came across this recipe. Thank you so much!!! 😘
Thank you for sharing the result of your hard work!
This is officially my go-to Vanilla cake recipe. Thank you so much for this recipe. My customers and family really enjoy it. Love from South Africa
Hey dear alao from SA which flour did you use and how many cups. Cause I see she put cornflour
I've had this video saved for a while knowing that I wanted to make this one day. I finally got around to making this today! I added lime zest in my recipe for a vanilla lime cake instead: lime zest massaged with the sugar for the batter, and lime zest added in the buttercream for the icing. Also in the icing, I added some Disaronno (a liqueur) for a little bit of that spiked flavour without much alcohol. I was nervous when making it because some things didn't look exactly like yours in the video but I stuck the course and I am very impressed! Recipe was easy to follow and the cake was delicious and moist. Def adding to my recipe book!! Only thing is I kind of messed up my buttercream. It looked like it was separating. I know now to heat it up a little bit but I was too lazy at that point and left it as is 😂.Thanks for sharing 🥰
Hands down the best recipe I've ever tried.
this is the best recipe I have seen, I prepared and results are amazing just follow her instructions and you will get the best vanilla cake ever , super YUMMY!
This recipe is genius!! I can't wait to make this!
Tried this cake today, and it came out really good. Thanks for the recipe MK ❤️
So so happy to hear that Kanimozhi! :D You're so welcome! If you manage to find a spare minute I'd be so so grateful if you can kindly leave a review for the recipe on my blog, it really helps my content reach more people :D thanks again for trying out the recipe :)
Thanks. My daughter wants to start learning baking for this holiday and your recipe was the first we came across on youtube. We made it today and she loved it. A lil challenge was that we tried our homemade buttermilk as shown in your diy video but it didn't form cods like yours. Thanks for the free recipe share. Love your colours and styles
Best cake ever!! I made it for my birthday…delicious! A keeper for sure…thank you!!
I just made this recipe this evening and you nailed it!!!! OMG. I tried a recipe earlier from another channel that had 6 million views for vanilla cake and I absolutely did not like it!!!! This recipe is like satin vanilla. I don't know how you did it but WOW. I'm saving this forever.
Btw in your description you left out the sugar. I just wanted to let you know. ❤️❤️❤️
Tried this beautiful cake yesterday! Hands down the best recipe in CZcams! Thankyou sooooooo much for sharing... Loved the fluffy and light texture 😍😍
Awww omg that's amazing! So so happy to hear you enjoyed the recipe :D If you manage to find a spare minute I'd be so so grateful if you can kindly leave a review on my blog, it really helps my content reach more people :) thanks so much again for trying the recipe! :D
This is the most delicious vanilla cake I have ever tasted.. thank you for the recipe 😊
Thank you so much for working so hard on perfecting this recipe because all your hard work paid off! And thank you for sharing your recipe with the world (for free) and this tutorial video! I was able to make THE MOST PERFECT vanilla cake EVER!! It’s exactly what I’ve been looking for in a vanilla cake recipe for the past 4 years. Honestly was about to give up cuz I was convinced it wasn’t possible!
But it hits on alll the right notes: light, fluffy, moist, tender, and bursting with vanilla flavor! It’s a keeper!
The steps were slightly different than the traditional creaming method so I was a bit apprehensive and mixing by hand on the last couple steps was a bit daunting cuz mine was not smooth when I finished adding my last half of the flour mixture. So I carefully continued mixing with a rubber spatula to get as many of the flour clumps out hopefully without over mixing it! Slow and steady worked wonders! I didn’t over-develop the gluten and the cake came out perfect! Thanks again for sharing this gift with the world! 🍰
Thank you very very much. Your cake looks delicious! As much as I love chocolate it doesn't love me, so this is perfect. 💜
I am going to try this. BTW you are so engaging and I absolutely love your delivery. You are so comfortable in front of a camera. Thank you!
Thanks so much Bill! Hope you enjoy the recipe :)
@Cakes by MK I did and it was amazing!
I made this cake for my daughter's birthday. I subscribed the corn flour with potatoe flower and it was so so good. Definitely restaurant grade. And it was all very easy ingredients. Thanks for this wonderful recipe I will definitely be making it again
I made this for my Uncle's 90th birthday and it was a winner! Will now be on my favourites list
Omg i made your recipe and i cant thankyou enough. This is the recipe that i was searching for for so so long. I must have tried 100 different recipes and none have ever turned out like this. AMAZING is an understatement. The cakes are moist, soft, fluffy delicious😋 Thankyou so much, i am definitely going to try the rest of your recipes. You are the best😊
Aww you are too kind! So happy to hear you enjoyed the recipe :D if you find a spare minute I would be so so grateful if you can kindly leave a review on my blog, it really helps my content out :D thanks so much again for trying the recipe!
I switched out vanilla extract for strawberry extract and I just have to say this is the most delicious cake I’ve had in my life
Thank you for this comment. I was going through the comment section for someone who replaced the vanilla with a different flavour, and thats exactly what I am going to do. Thanks again😊
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I love this recipe so much, it’s amazingly delicious. Thanks so much ❤
This cake was so yummy! The whole fam just loved it - even though I forgot to put in vanilla extract and buttermilk in the end, it turned out super! Thank you so much :)
Oh man. I can tell just from the ingredients that this is an excellent recipe. I can’t wait until I have an excuse to make this!
I have tried so many vanilla cake recipes, and had yet to find the best receipe, but finally thanks to you I now have the perfect moist vanilla cake thank you, love your work as always..
Yay! So glad to hear that you enjoyed the recipe Sharon :D If you manage to find a spare minute I'd be so so happy if you can kindly leave a review for this recipe on my blog :D thanks so much!
Made this cake for my daughter’s birthday and it came out perfect so moist and delicious thank you for your recipes and honesty it’s hard to find recipes that are true.
I made this last week and it really is the best vanilla cake I’ve ever made.
I am not sure if you are going to read this comment ! I have tried so many vanila cake recipes online and they have turned out to a big disappointment ! I should tell you I tried your recipe today and it turned out complete yummy ! Nothing less than the best ! U have such a good heart to teach the perfect recipe on a online platform ! You are amazing and pleasant person ! May you achieve all things you want ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
This looks delicious 😍
You are the best tutor ever, I can finally identify my mistakes in cakes and fixed them and it worked perfectly 😘
I made this and it turned out beautiful, thank you sis ❤
Before I made this cake I couldn't bake a cake to save my life it was moist delicious and perfect I've made it twice so far I'm so proud of myself thank you for the easy to follow directions
Aww so so happy to hear that Katrina :D comments like this make it all worth it :) If you manage to find a spare minute I'd be so so grateful if you kindly leave a review on my blog, it really helps my content reach more people :D thanks so much again for trying the recipe :)
This recipe is delicious! So fluffy. I’ve tried to make homemade vanilla cake twice before but gave up because they were always dense. I think because I over mix the batter but these instructions were so thorough. I topped it with a whipped cream icing. Thank you for posting this. I will be using this recipe for a baby shower cake but with a buttercream icing 💙
So so happy to hear that Heather :D topping it with a whipped cream icing sounds amazing! If you manage to find a spare minute I'd be so so grateful if you can kindly leave a review on my blog, it really helps my content reach more people :D thanks so much again for trying the recipe :)
I have tried this recipe and baked one of the finest cakes in my experience. My family loved it.
Super recipe.
I tried it today & it came out really well.
Thank you 😊
This cake looks divine.
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