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It took me months to perfect this VANILLA CAKE recipe! Soft fluffy vanilla cake

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RECIPE: https://cakesbymk.com/recipe/soft-vanilla-cake/ When I say this recipe took me MONTHS to perfect, I mean it! This vanilla cake has the most soft, tender, melt-in-your mouth crumb and is bursting with vanilla flavour. A great base recipe that can be paired with literally any type of frosting and filling! HOMEMADE CAKE RELEASE: https://cakesbymk.com/recipe/homemade-cake-release/ INGREDIENTS: For this recipe I would highly recommend using gram measurements, especially for the flour for accurate results. It has a high fat/liquid ratio so slight adjustments to the quantities can throw off the balance of the cake 🙂 Vanilla Cake - 2¼ cups (300 g) flour - regular all purpose (see note 1 if you want to use cake flour) - ¼ cup (25 g) cornflour - also known as cornstarch - ½ tsp baking soda - 1 tsp baking powder - ½ tsp salt - omit if using salted butter - ½ cup (113 g) unsalted butter - room temperature - ½ cup (105 g) unflavoured vegetable oil - I use canola - 1⅔ cups (332 g) white granulated sugar - 3 large eggs - room temperature - 1¼ tbsp vanilla essence/extract - 1 tsp white vinegar - 1½ cups (337 g) buttermilk - room temperature. See note 3 below if using a homemade buttermilk substitute. Bake at 165 °C (329°F) with the fan on. If your oven doesn't have a fan option, then you will need to increase the baking temperature to 175°C (347°F). Vanilla Buttercream Frosting (see note 2 below) - 1½ cups (340 g) unsalted butter - room temperature - 3 cups (375 g) icing sugar - also known as powdered sugar/confectioners sugar - 1½ tsp vanilla essence/extract - 1½ tbsp milk - heavy or whipping cream okay too Note 1. You can use cake flour in replacement of the all purpose flour and cornstarch in this recipe (325g total required). Note 2. This frosting is an American buttercream so is a ‘sweeter’ frosting, although my recipe does use a lot less icing sugar compared to a regular American buttercream. However, if you still want an even less sweet frosting, I’d recommend a Swiss meringue or French buttercream. Note 3. I use store bought buttermilk which is thicker than a homemade substitute. For this recipe, because it uses a lot of buttermilk, a homemade substitute doesn't give the same results. If you are using a homemade version you will need to reduce the amount of buttermilk to about 1 1/4 cups (275g). ------------------------------------------------------------- SHOP MY COURSES HERE: = Layer Cake From Scratch: Ultimate Beginners Guide to Cake Decorating - https://bit.ly/36HQv4p = How to Make a Professional Wedding Cake From Home - https://bit.ly/354TMdM = Mousse Cake From Scratch: Patisserie Style - https://bit.ly/3JCRxNM OR Get access to my COURSES on Skillshare and receive an extended FREE TRIAL by signing up with this link: https://www.skillshare.com/en/r/profile/Cakes-by-MK/490770172?gr_tch_ref=on&gr_trp=on ------------------------------------------------------------- Blog: https://www.cakesbymk.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cakesbymk.nz/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cakesbymk.nz/ Music: YouTube Audio Library (Papov - Yung Logos) If you enjoy my content, then please subscribe and don't forget to turn on the notification bell so that you're updated whenever I upload a new video :) Disclosure: Some of the links above are affiliate links, meaning, at no additional cost to you, I will earn a small commission if you click through and make a purchase :) Thanks for watching!

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michael.campbell
michael.campbell 2 weeks ago

I just made half portion of this cake and it was the best cake I ever made. I’ll be making it for my grandson’s birthday. Thank you MK for your lovely recipes.

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saanvi.sha 2 weeks, 5 days ago

This recipe deserves more than what it is getting 😢 this is the best vanilla cake ever to exist 😋 😍 😩 thank you thank you thank you may you be blessed forever 🙏🏽 🎉😊

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john.jensen 3 weeks, 3 days ago

I will try today base mam for daughter birthday on tomorrow, i never expected like this that's was awesome mam, thank you so much for your advice

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abeerbath407 4 weeks, 2 days ago

Tried this one and came out so fluffy and yummy

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cynthia.horn 1 month ago

Tried this!!!!! It was yum! Thank you ❤

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crystal_ramirez 1 month ago

It is worthy. I did it and the result was eggcellent!!

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udarshsolara37 1 month, 1 week ago

I absolutely love the way this cook gets right to the point, without wasting anyone's time. THANK YOU! IT IS SO REFRESHING! Can't wait to try this recipe!

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sierrahayes217 1 month, 2 weeks ago

I tried this recipe and it turned out amazing. It was the best cake I've ever made. You are literally a genius to have figured out such a recipe❤❤

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john.jensen 1 month, 3 weeks ago

Omg this is the best, I loved the taste even without buttercream is delicious!!! THANK YOU!🙏🏼😋

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corinne.daniel 1 month, 4 weeks ago

I have tried many different recipes to bake a perfect cake but never got it right. Tomorrow it’s my son’s 7th birthday and I really wanted to bake cake for him. I fill your recipe step by step and I made a perfect cake. Thank you so much for sharing this recipe. I am soooooo proud of myself 😂.

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kamilly_sousa 2 months ago

Wowwwwwwww! This cake recipe is GOATED... 👌👌👌👌 I've tried it and it's pretty much like a better version of normal vanilla cake and trust me it's fluffy on the inside....... Thanks a lot mkcakes for this video

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leon.mohaupt 2 months, 1 week ago

I love your recipes! Thank you for showing me how to frost a cake. It did not make sense until you showed me. You are amazing!

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reynaldo_godínez 2 months, 2 weeks ago

I tried your vanilla cake after many other recipes failed and I absolutely loved it. I tried your red velvet too. I can't stop eating my son's birthday cake. Thank you so much 🙏

helena_novais
helena_novais 2 months, 3 weeks ago

At last found a perfect vanilla cake recipe. Thanks MK.

thibaultpixel54
thibaultpixel54 2 months, 3 weeks ago

Phenomenal recipe. Texture is so soft and plush and mimics a box mix, which I thought was impossible for a homemade cake. Absolutely brilliant. Make this cake

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agathe_prévost 3 months ago

I tried this recipe and it came out amazing, I've been getting so many compliments, I was even told to perfect my skills in a baking school. Thank you much!

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amanda.matthews 3 months, 1 week ago

I made this cake today and it is the best vanilla cake I've ever had. Super moist and delicious. Not too sweet at all. Thank you so much 😊

joseph_guerrero
joseph_guerrero 4 months ago

I've been baking for the last 13 years. I tried so many recipes but this recipe is the best. My customers loved the cakes a lot and enjoyed every bite. Thank you so much ❤😊

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wandamyst1 4 months, 1 week ago

Ohh god !!!! I’m here to thank you 1000000 times !!! Never ever had this delicious cake in my life !!! Never ever gonna buy bakery one !!!

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robertvaleon36 4 months, 2 weeks ago

This cake is the best cake everrr . Love it ❤❤❤