
Homemade Vanilla Cake Recipe from Scratch
This vanilla cake from scratch is so decadent that you will never want to buy another store bought cake again. Once you know how to make a vanilla cake from scratch, you will wonder why you didn’t sooner. Moist and delicious, this cake will have people running back for more. Don’t let it scare you because it’s from scratch. It’s so simple but the results are amazing!
You can use any icing you prefer and it’s perfect for any occasion. Vanilla Buttercream Icing is my favorite but you can certainly use whatever you prefer on this delicious cake. Make it a tradition for birthdays, holidays, celebrations and more! If you like this, make sure to try this Easy Chocolate Cake from Scratch.
Let’s get starting making this vanilla cake from scratch!
You will need two 9″ round cake pans. These are the ones I use if you need a new set. Also, I slice my rounds in half to create 4 rounds before frosting. I use this to level my cakes and to slice the rounds in half. It’s so handy.

Ingredients:
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 2 cups white sugar
- 4 eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
- 3-1/4 cup self rising flour
- 1 cup milk
How to make a Vanilla Cake from scratch:
2. Grease and flour 2, 9″ round cake pans and set aside. (These are the cake rounds I use.)
3. Add butter, sugar and vanilla in a mixing bowl. Beat well until fluffy.
4. Add eggs and beat well, one at a time.
5. Add flour and milk, alternating until blended well.
6. Pour into prepared baking pans and bake for 30-35 minutes or until toothpick in the center comes out clean. Cool completely before frosting and serving.
Note: I slice my rounds in half to create 4 rounds before frosting. (I use this to level my cakes and to slice the rounds in half.)
Print your Homemade Vanilla Cake Recipe below:
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 2 cups white sugar
- 4 eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
- 3-1/4 cup self rising flour
- 1 cup milk
- Preheat oven to 350.0
- Grease and flour 2, 9" round cake pans and set aside. (these are the cake rounds I use ) http://amzn.to/2yKhyph)
- Add butter, sugar and vanilla in a mixing bowl. Beat well until fluffy.
- Add eggs and beat well, one at a time.
- Add flour and milk, alternating until blended well.
- Pour into prepared baking pans and bake for 30-35 minutes or until toothpick in the center comes out clean. Cool completely before frosting and serving.

Now that you know how to make a Vanilla Cake from scratch, it is so easy!
We love this vanilla cake and it does not disappoint. You will wonder why you ever bought a cake mix before. We make this for birthdays, special occasions and more! Grab your ingredients and get started making this cake. You’re entire family will love it.
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