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Vanilla Cake

URL: https://www.africanbites.com/vanilla-cake/

Ingredients

The cake

  • ½ cup unsalted butter
  • ½ cup canola oil
  • cups sugar
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • 4 large eggs
  • cups all-purpose flour
  • teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup milk
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

The frosting

  • cups butter
  • 5-6 cups icing sugar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2-3 tablespoons milk

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C) and grease two 9-inch cake pans.
  2. Cream together the butter, oil, and sugar for about 3 minutes, then add the sour cream and mix until fluffy.
  3. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  4. Mix in the flour, baking powder, and salt until combined.
  5. Add the milk and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
  6. Divide the batter evenly between the two prepared pans.
  7. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a tester comes out clean.
  8. Cool the cakes in the pans for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  9. For the frosting, mix the butter and icing sugar, adding vanilla and milk until the desired consistency is reached.
  10. Assemble and frost the cooled cakes, decorating as desired.

Nutrition Facts (estimated)

Servings
12
Calories
1100
Total fat
46g
Total carbohydrates
167g
Total protein
8g
Sodium
119mg
Cholesterol
153mg

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