Vanilla Chiffon Cake
Prep
20 mins
Cook
25 mins
Servings
6
Difficulty
Easy
This vanilla chiffon cake is one of my go to recipes whenever I want something impressive but don't have hours to spend in the kitchen. The whole thing comes together in just 45 minutes from start to finish, making it perfect for weeknight desserts or unexpected guests. What I love most is how simple the ingredient list is and how budget friendly it turns out to be. Eggs are the real star here, providing not just structure but also protein that keeps you satisfied longer than you'd expect from a cake. The result is this light, fluffy cake with the most delicate crumb and pure vanilla flavor that reminds me why homemade is always better than anything from a box.
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Ingredients
- 250 gall-purpose flour
- 200 ggranulated sugar
- 120 gunsalted butter
- 3large eggs
- 1 mLvanilla extract
- 150 mLunsalted milk
- 5 gbaking powder
- 5 gsalt
- 20 gconfectioners' sugar
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 180°C. Grease and flour two 20cm round cake pans.
- 2
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- 3
In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
Tip: Use an electric mixer for best results.
- 4
Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- 5
Add vanilla extract and mix until combined.
- 6
With the mixer on low speed, gradually add the flour mixture and mix until just combined.
Tip: Do not overmix.
- 7
Gradually add the unsalted milk, beating until the batter is smooth and free of lumps.
Tip: Use a spatula to scrape down the sides of the bowl if necessary.
- 8
Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and smooth the tops.
- 9
Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the cakes are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Tip: Rotate the pans halfway through the baking time for even browning.
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