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Vanilla Cake Recipe
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Vanilla Cake Recipe

A classic vanilla cake with tender crumb and rich frosting that's perfect for any celebration.

★★★★☆ 4.9(1741 reviews on Sugar Spun Run)
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Prep time30 min
Bake time35 min
Total time65 min
Makes12

Ingredients

1 ½ cup unsalted butter (softened to room temperature )
2 ½ cup avocado, canola or vegetable oil¹
3 1 ½ cup granulated sugar
4 4 large eggs (room temperature preferred)
5 1 Tablespoon vanilla extract
6 3 cups all-purpose flour²
7 1 Tablespoon baking powder
8 ½ teaspoon salt
9 1 ¼ cup buttermilk (room temperature preferred )
10 1 batch Chocolate Frosting (click link for recipe, or use one of the other frostings recommended in the notes below)
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