Quick and Easy Vanilla Cake
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Ingredient prep checklist
- Egg: 1 large egg, at room temperature
- Almond Extract: 1/2 teaspoon almond extract, optional
- Unsalted Butter: 4 tablespoons (57g) unsalted butter, at room temperature
- Milk: 2 to 3 tablespoons (28g to 43g) milk, divided
Preheat the oven to 325°F with a rack in the center. Lightly grease an 8" round pan and line the bottom with a parchment round or reusable silicone liner.
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Temperature325 degree-fahrenheit
325°F
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Quick and Easy Vanilla Cake
References
Full ingredient reference
- 1 cup (198g) granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup (50g) vegetable oil
- 1 large egg, at room temperature
at room temperature
- 1 teaspoon table salt
- 2 1/2 teaspoons King Arthur Pure Vanilla Extract or 1 1/2 teaspoons King Arthur Pure Vanilla Plus
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract, optional
optional
- 1 cup (227g) milk
- 4 tablespoons (57g) unsalted butter
- 1 1/2 cups (180g) King Arthur Unbleached All-Purpose Flour or King Arthur Gluten-Free Measure for Measure Flour
- 1/4 cup (28g) cornstarch
- 1 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
- 2 cups (227g) confectioners' sugar
- 4 tablespoons (57g) unsalted butter, at room temperature
at room temperature
- 3 tablespoons (16g) King Arthur Double Dark Cocoa Blend, or your favorite unsweetened cocoa
or your favorite unsweetened cocoa
- 1 teaspoon King Arthur Pure Vanilla Extract
- pinch table salt
- 2 to 3 tablespoons (28g to 43g) milk, divided
divided