Vanilla Cake

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Vanilla Cake
Vanilla Cake
Yields:
9
serving(s)
Prep Time:
15 minutes
Total Time:
1 hour 25 minutes
Cal/Serv:
316
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Vanilla Cake is a soft, simple, and cozy dessert made with everyday baking ingredients. Butter, sugar, eggs, plain yogurt, and vanilla come together to create a tender cake with a light crumb and classic homemade flavor.

A little vegetable oil helps keep it moist, while the yogurt adds softness without making the recipe feel heavy. Baked in an 8x8 inch pan, it is easy to slice into neat squares for family treats, afternoon tea, birthdays, or casual gatherings.

A sweet powdered sugar icing drizzle gives the cake a pretty finish without needing any complicated decorating. Just mix powdered sugar with a splash of milk until smooth, pour it over the cooled cake, and let it set slightly before serving.

Simple, budget-friendly, and kid-friendly, this vanilla cake is perfect when you want a quick homemade dessert that feels comforting but still easy enough for everyday baking.

Vanilla Cake
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Vanilla Cake

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Vanilla Cake is a soft, simple, buttery cake with a light vanilla flavor and a sweet milk icing drizzle on top. It is made with everyday baking ingredients like butter, sugar, eggs, yogurt, flour, and vanilla, then baked in a small square pan until tender and golden. A quick powdered sugar icing makes it feel a little special without making the recipe complicated, perfect for snacks, family treats, birthdays, or a cozy homemade dessert.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 27 minutes
Cooling and icing time 43 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 9
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 316
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Ingredients
  

Cake
  • 110 g butter
  • 175 g sugar
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 2 medium eggs
  • 120 g plain yogurt
  • 200 g plain flour
  • 1 1/3 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
Icing Drip
  • 50 g powdered sugar
  • 1 to 2 tbsp milk
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Equipment

  • 1 Oven
  • 1 20x20 cm / 8x8 inch baking pan
  • 1 Mixing Bowl
  • 1 hand mixer or whisk
  • 1 Spatula
  • 1 sieve
  • 1 small bowl for icing
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Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 170°C (338°F). Grease or line a 20x20 cm (8x8 inch) baking pan.
  2. In a mixing bowl, beat the butter and sugar together until light and creamy.
  3. Add the vegetable oil and mix well. Then add the eggs one at a time, mixing after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract and plain yogurt.
  4. Sift in the plain flour and baking powder. Gently fold everything together until the batter is smooth. Do not overmix.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and level the top. Bake for 27 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  6. Remove from the oven and let the cake cool completely before adding the icing.
  7. In a small bowl, mix the powdered sugar with 1 to 2 tablespoons milk until smooth. Adjust the milk slowly until you get a thick but pourable consistency.
  8. Drizzle the icing over the cooled cake. Let it set slightly, then slice and serve.
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Nutrition

Serving: 80gCalories: 316kcalCarbohydrates: 43gProtein: 4gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.4gCholesterol: 65mgSodium: 163mgPotassium: 65mgFiber: 1gSugar: 26gVitamin A: 374IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 65mgIron: 1mg
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Notes

  1. Make sure the cake is fully cooled before adding the icing drip.
  2. Do not overmix the batter so the cake stays soft and light.
  3. A little extra vanilla in the icing can give it even more flavor.
  4. Measuring cup used: 240ml
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Recipe Information

Ingredients

9

Cake

  • 110 g butter
  • 175 g sugar
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 2 medium eggs
  • 120 g plain yogurt
  • 200 g plain flour
  • 1 1/3 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Icing Drip

  • 50 g powdered sugar
  • 1 to 2 tbsp milk
Nutrition Facts
Vanilla Cake
Serving Size
 
80 g
Amount per Serving
Calories
316
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
15
g
23
%
Saturated Fat
 
7
g
44
%
Trans Fat
 
0.4
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
2
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
4
g
Cholesterol
 
65
mg
22
%
Sodium
 
163
mg
7
%
Potassium
 
65
mg
2
%
Carbohydrates
 
43
g
14
%
Fiber
 
1
g
4
%
Sugar
 
26
g
29
%
Protein
 
4
g
8
%
Vitamin A
 
374
IU
7
%
Vitamin C
 
0.1
mg
0
%
Calcium
 
65
mg
7
%
Iron
 
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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Directions

  1. Preheat your oven to 170°C (338°F). Grease or line a 20x20 cm (8x8 inch) baking pan.
  2. In a mixing bowl, beat the butter and sugar together until light and creamy.
  3. Add the vegetable oil and mix well. Then add the eggs one at a time, mixing after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract and plain yogurt.
  4. Sift in the plain flour and baking powder. Gently fold everything together until the batter is smooth. Do not overmix.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and level the top. Bake for 27 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  6. Remove from the oven and let the cake cool completely before adding the icing.
  7. In a small bowl, mix the powdered sugar with 1 to 2 tablespoons milk until smooth. Adjust the milk slowly until you get a thick but pourable consistency.
  8. Drizzle the icing over the cooled cake. Let it set slightly, then slice and serve.
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Equipments

1 Oven
1 20x20 cm / 8x8 inch baking pan
1 Mixing Bowl
1 hand mixer or whisk
1 Spatula
1 sieve
1 small bowl for icing
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