Vanilla Loaf Cake
Prep
20 mins
Cook
35 mins
Servings
6
Difficulty
Easy
This vanilla loaf cake is my go to recipe whenever I want something homemade but don't have hours to spend in the kitchen. The whole thing comes together in just 55 minutes from start to finish, and it uses simple pantry staples you probably already have on hand. I love that it calls for almond milk instead of dairy, which makes it lighter and easier to digest while still keeping the crumb incredibly moist and tender. The real star here is that pure vanilla extract paired with those little vanilla beans that give you those beautiful specks throughout. It's the kind of cake that tastes fancy enough to serve guests but easy enough that you won't stress about making it on a weeknight.
Ella x
Ingredients
- 300 gall-purpose flour
- 200 ggranulated sugar
- 100 gunsalted butter
- 4large eggs
- 10 mlpure vanilla extract
- 15 gbaking powder
- 5 gsalt
- 150 mlunsweetened almond milk
- 20 gconfectioners' sugar
- 2 gvanilla beans
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease a 20cm loaf tin and line it with parchment paper.
- 2
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
Tip: Make sure to sift the dry ingredients to ensure they are well combined.
- 3
In a large bowl, whisk together the butter, eggs, vanilla extract, and almond milk.
Tip: Use a hand mixer or a whisk to beat the mixture until it is smooth and creamy.
- 4
Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
Tip: Do not overmix the batter, as this can result in a dense cake.
- 5
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf tin and smooth the top.
Tip: Use a spatula or the back of a spoon to remove any air pockets.
- 6
Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
Tip: Rotate the tin halfway through the baking time to ensure even cooking.
- 7
Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the tin for 10 minutes.
Tip: Use a wire rack to cool the cake completely.
- 8
Once the cake is cool, dust it with confectioners' sugar and serve.
Tip: You can also add a layer of frosting or glaze on top for extra flavor and texture.
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