Jul 17 2026
RestaurantsThe Red FernVery Vanilla Cake Recipe

Very Vanilla Cake Recipe

Inspired by The Red Fern
Time1h 30m
Serves12

Vanilla cake with vanilla buttercream & white sprinkles.

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Ingredients

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Cake Ingredients

Method

Cake Directions

  1. 1

    Prepare the Oven and Pans

    Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.

  2. 2

    Mix Dry Ingredients

    In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.

  3. 3

    Cream Butter and Sugar

    In another bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.

  4. 4

    Add Eggs and Vanilla

    Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Then add in the vanilla extract.

  5. 5

    Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients

    Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with milk, until just combined.

  6. 6

    Bake the Cake

    Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and smooth the tops. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

  7. 7

    Cool the Cakes

    Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.

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