Description
This quick vanilla cake for sales and delivery is light, moist, and irresistibly flavorful. It’s easy to bake in batches, holds up well in transit, and stays fresh for days—perfect for small business orders, gift boxes, or bake sales. A go-to classic that delivers on taste and consistency.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup whole milk
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line two 8-inch round cake pans or one 9×13-inch pan.
- In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Add dry ingredients to the wet mixture alternately with milk, beginning and ending with the flour. Mix just until combined.
- Pour batter into prepared pan(s) and smooth the top.
- Bake for 30–35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let cakes cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once fully cooled, wrap tightly or box for delivery.
Notes
- For best delivery quality, frost with a stable buttercream that holds up in transit.
- Wrap cake layers in plastic wrap and place in a snug box to prevent shifting.
- Add parchment paper under the cake for easy removal.
- Can be baked in loaf pans for mini delivery cakes.
Nutrition
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
