Description
A classic vanilla cake perfect for communion celebrations. Light, fluffy, and delicately flavored with vanilla.
Ingredients
Scale
- 300g all-purpose flour
- 200g sugar
- 100g butter, softened
- 3 eggs
- 200ml milk
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 pinch salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease and flour a cake pan.
- In a bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Mix in vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Alternately add flour mixture and milk to the butter mixture, starting and ending with flour.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool before serving.
Notes
- Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for best results.
- Do not overmix the batter to keep the cake light.
- Decorate with icing or powdered sugar if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: vanilla cake, communion cake, Italian dessert, homemade cake