Description
This Vanilla Loaf Cake is soft, buttery, and incredibly moist with a rich vanilla flavor. Perfect for breakfast, tea time, or dessert, this easy loaf cake uses simple pantry ingredients and comes together quickly for a classic homemade treat everyone loves.
Ingredients
200g all-purpose flour
150g granulated sugar
120g butter (softened)
2 large eggs
120ml milk
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1½ teaspoons baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease a loaf pan.
2. In a mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
4. Stir in the vanilla extract.
5. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the batter, alternating with milk.
7. Mix gently until just combined and smooth.
8. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
9. Bake for 45–55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
10. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a rack to cool completely before slicing.
Notes
Use room temperature butter, eggs, and milk for best texture.
Do not overmix the batter or the cake will be dense.
You can add lemon zest or chocolate chips for variation.
Store the cake in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
This loaf freezes well for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 55mg