If you’re looking for a vanilla cake recipe that melts in your mouth as you take a bite and doesn’t feel heavy on your stomach, then you're in the right place! We have written this blog with all the love and care so you can enjoy your supremely soft and fluffy vanilla cake made with a few easy-to-follow steps and simple ingredients.
All bakers know that baking a perfect cake is way more than following a recipe; it's all about precision, the magic of balancing an ideal texture and mouthful of flavours. In this recipe, we will create a classic vanilla cake recipe with oil instead of butter to make it feel good as much as it tastes good.
Why Use Oil for Vanilla Cake?
One primary reason for using oil instead of butter in this vanilla cake recipe is moisture. As good as butter makes the cake taste, oil wins for a fluffy cake that tastes exceptionally light.
This recipe is for everyone who prefers not to go into a food coma after having a slice of cake.
Ingredients For The Easy Vanilla Sponge Cake Recipe
Here’s what you need to bake a vanilla cake recipe with oil instead of butter.
Two cups of all-purpose flour
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
One cup of granulated sugar
¾ cup vegetable oil
Two large eggs
Two teaspoons of vanilla extract
One cup of buttermilk or milk
¼ cup water (optional for extra moisture)
Step-by-Step Guide: Easy Vanilla Cake Recipe With Oil
1. Preheat and Prepare
Preheat your oven at 350 F or 175 C. Grease a 9-inch round or square cake pan of your choice and line the bottom with parchment paper for easy removal.
2. Combine Dry Ingredients
In a medium bowl, sift the flour along with the baking powder, baking soda, and salt with the help of a whisk. Combined, this will also assist the cake to rise and become spongy, which is what we need the cake to be.
3. Combine The Wet Ingredients
In a large bowl, combine the sugar and oil and stir until you get a creamy mixture. Add one egg at a time to the mixture, and ensure the previous egg has been well mixed before the next one is added. Finally, add the vanilla, which makes the cake regain its normal taste.
4. Add Buttermilk and Dry Ingredients
Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet and keep on adding the buttermilk one at a time. This leads to an ideal tender cake texture as opposed to a moist one that is associated with high protein and gluten development.
Note: if you do not consume buttermilk, you can substitute it with almond milk.
5. Bake the Cake
Last of all, use the spatula to spread the batter on the baking pan prepared earlier. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the middle of the cake comes out clean. Finally, the cake should be allowed to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, and let it cool on a wire rack.
Frosting Ideas for Vanilla Cake
Baking is one thing, but what completes the vibe is its frosting. This moist sponge cake recipe is versatile enough to pair with many different kinds of frosting; however, here are some ideas that will go the best:
Sour cream frosting
Strawberry jam/jelly frosting
Chocolate ganache
Classic vanilla buttercream
These are just the beginning of many ideas you can discover. For more ideas, check out our blog on the six types of frosting.
Read here: What is the difference between frosting and icing?
Tips for a Fluffy and Soft Vanilla Cake
Avoid Overmixing: Never overmix your cakes, as this results in a dense texture. Mix only until your ingredients are combined.
Use Room Temperature Ingredients: When mixing, your eggs and buttermilk should remain at room temperature for a smoother batter.
Test for Doneness: Always check your cake by inserting a toothpick into the center. It should come out clean or with a few moist crumbs, not wet batter.
Common Questions About Baking Vanilla Cake
What Are the Basic Ingredients for Baking?
The basic ingredients for baking almost any cake include flour, sugar, eggs, oil/butter, water, milk, and the leavening agents.
Check out this blog for an explanation of the basics: What Are the Basic Ingredients for Baking
Is There a Possibility to Use the Same Recipe for Cupcakes?
Yes, definitely. All you have to do is divide the batter into cupcake liners and reduce the baking time to 18-20 minutes.
Can I Add Other Flavors to This Recipe?
Actually, there is much you can do! For that extra boost to your taste buds, you can add a
few drops of lemon zest, almond extract, or even swirl a bit of jam.
How Do I Store the Cake?
After your cakes have cooled, put them in an airtight container to cool at room temperature for up to 72 hours. The oil in this vanilla cake recipe keeps the cake moist for longer intervals than you would expect it to be.
Customize Your Vanilla Cake Recipe
Now, the fun in baking a simple vanilla cake recipe with oil is its versatility. Here is how you can customize your delicious cake.
Strawberry Vanilla Cake: Add fresh strawberries in your frosting or toppings for a fruity twist.
Chocolate Chip Vanilla Cake: You can add chocolate chips to create a vanilla-chocolate cake, which is the best of both worlds.
Gluten-Free Version: Go gluten-free using a gluten-free blend instead of all-purpose flour.
Sprinkle Cake: Sprinkles go best with any cake and even better with vanilla cakes.
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