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French Vanilla Cake

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  • Author: laloti
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: French
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A warm and nostalgic French vanilla cake, perfect for any occasion with its rich flavors and moist texture.


Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 cups sugar
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 1 cup milk
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • Chocolate frosting (for decorating)
  • Edible candy for decoration


Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a cake pan.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla.
  4. Combine flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl.
  5. <liGradually add the dry ingredients to the creamed mixture, alternating with milk until the batter is smooth.

  6. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan.
  7. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. Allow the cake to cool, then frost with chocolate frosting and decorate with edible candy.

Notes

Ensure ingredients are at room temperature for a smoother batter. Do not overmix to avoid a dense cake.