RECIPE: https://cakesbymk.com/recipe/soft-vanilla-cake/ 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! HOMEMADE CAKE RELEASE: https://cakesbymk.com/recipe/homemade-cake-release/ 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). ------------------------------------------------------------- SHOP MY COURSES HERE: = Layer Cake From Scratch: Ultimate Beginners Guide to Cake Decorating - https://bit.ly/36HQv4p = How to Make a Professional Wedding Cake From Home - https://bit.ly/354TMdM = Mousse Cake From Scratch: Patisserie Style - https://bit.ly/3JCRxNM OR Get access to my COURSES on Skillshare and receive an extended FREE TRIAL by signing up with this link: https://www.skillshare.com/en/r/profile/Cakes-by-MK/490770172?gr_tch_ref=on&gr_trp=on ------------------------------------------------------------- Blog: https://www.cakesbymk.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cakesbymk.nz/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cakesbymk.nz/ Music: YouTube Audio Library (Papov - Yung Logos) If you enjoy my content, then please subscribe and don't forget to turn on the notification bell so that you're updated whenever I upload a new video :) Disclosure: Some of the links above are affiliate links, meaning, at no additional cost to you, I will earn a small commission if you click through and make a purchase :) Thanks for watching!
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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.
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
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!
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!!! 💝
I did this today for my daughter birthday. It was super delicious and amazing! It’s my new to go vanilla cake
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.
In my 16 years of living this is the first time I’ve made a cake that wasn’t a box cake and it turned out so soft 😭❤️
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
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 🤍🤍
So proud of you!! You work so hard...always seeking excellence and then sharing it with us. So awesome! Conratulations...it looks DELICIOUS!!
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!
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 ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
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..
I made this cake and let me tell you, it was absolutely amazing!!! It wasn't too sweet, was super moist and totally flavourful. Thank you ! You're an absolute gem for sharing this with us. We appreciate you!
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
Hi MK, I have to tell you I made your vanilla cake right after watching your YouTube 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.
MK, we need a recipe book from you with all your beautiful cake recipes. Please!! ♥️
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! ❤️❤️❤️
Tried this cake today, and it came out really good. Thanks for the recipe MK ❤️
Yesterday I made this cake again, but this time as muffins. I already made it 6 times. We love this cake recipe, this is the best cake I have ever made in my life. My sister even became emotional when I first made this cake, she said, she never ate such a delicious cake in her life, she felt like kn foodwar. She even said, that I could win a cake Compeition with this cake. Thanks you so much, we always enjoy this cake.