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Indulge in the delectable delight of the Dinette Cake, an exquisite vanilla cake that promises to tantalize your taste buds and transport you to a realm of pure bliss. With its moist and fluffy texture, this heavenly creation is a symphony of flavors, perfectly balanced between sweetness and richness. Each bite is an explosion of vanilla essence, leaving you craving more. Whether you prefer a classic vanilla cake or one adorned with a luscious cream cheese frosting, this recipe has you covered. Embark on a culinary journey and discover the secrets behind crafting the ultimate vanilla cake, fit for any occasion.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

BEST VANILLA CAKE



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With its outstanding vanilla flavor, pillowy soft crumb, and creamy vanilla buttercream, this is truly the best vanilla cake I've ever had. Make sure you read through the recipe and recipe notes before beginning. This recipe yields approximately 8 cups of batter which is helpful if you need this batter for different cake pans and conversions.

Provided by Sally

Categories     Dessert

Time 4h

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 and 2/3 cups (433g) cake flour (spoon & leveled)
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons baking powder
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 and 1/2 cups (345g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
2 cups (400g) granulated sugar
3 large eggs + 2 additional egg whites, at room temperature*
1 Tablespoon pure vanilla extract (yes, Tbsp!)
1 and 1/2 cups (360ml) buttermilk, at room temperature*
1 and 1/2 cups (345g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
5 and 1/2 cups (650g) confectioners' sugar
1/3 cup (80ml) whole milk or heavy cream
1 and 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C). Grease three 9-inch cake pans, line with parchment paper, then grease the parchment paper. Parchment paper helps the cakes seamlessly release from the pans.
  • Whisk the cake flour, salt, baking powder, and baking soda together. Set aside.
  • Using a handheld or stand mixer fitted with a paddle or whisk attachment, beat the butter and sugar together on high speed until smooth and creamy, about 3 minutes. Scrape down the sides and up the bottom of the bowl with a rubber spatula as needed. Beat in the 3 eggs, 2 egg whites, and vanilla extract on high speed until combined, about 2 minutes. (Mixture will look curdled as a result of the egg liquid and solid butter combining.) Scrape down the sides and up the bottom of the bowl as needed. With the mixer on low speed, add the dry ingredients just until combined. With the mixer still running on low, pour in the buttermilk and mix just until combined. You may need to whisk it all by hand to make sure there are no lumps at the bottom of the bowl. The batter will be slightly thick.
  • Pour batter evenly into cake pans. Weigh them to ensure accuracy, if desired. Bake for around 23-26 minutes or until the cakes are baked through. To test for doneness, insert a toothpick into the center of the cake. If it comes out clean, it's done. Allow cakes to cool completely in the pans set on a wire rack. The cakes must be completely cool before frosting and assembling.
  • In a large bowl using a hand-held mixer or stand mixer fitted with a whisk or paddle attachment, beat the butter on medium speed until creamy, about 2 minutes. Add confectioners' sugar, milk, vanilla extract, and salt with the mixer running on low. Increase to high speed and beat for 2 minutes. Add more confectioners' sugar if frosting is too thin, more milk if frosting is too thick, or an extra pinch of salt if frosting is too sweet.
  • Using a large serrated knife, slice a thin layer off the tops of the cakes to create a flat surface. Discard (or crumble over ice cream!). Place 1 cake layer on your cake stand, cake turntable, or serving plate. Evenly cover the top with about 1 and 1/2 cups of frosting. Top with 2nd cake layer and evenly cover the top with about 1 and 1/2 cups of frosting. Top with the third cake layer. Spread the remaining frosting all over the top and sides. I use and recommend an icing spatula to apply the frosting.
  • Refrigerate cake for at least 1 hour before slicing. This helps the cake hold its shape when cutting.
  • Cover leftover cake tightly and store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

DINETTE CAKE



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IT ONLY TAKES MINUTES to get this cake into the oven. It's one of my favorite desserts. I love serving this treat to guests, and it's also one of my grandchildren frequently request I make for them. -Margaret Sanders, Indianapolis, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 8-9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup sugar
2/3 cup milk
1/3 cup canola oil
1 large egg, room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
Fresh fruit or ice cream, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat the sugar, milk, oil, egg and vanilla until well blended. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to sugar mixture until blended., Pour into a greased 9-in. square baking pan. Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack. Serve with fruit or ice cream if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 253 calories, Fat 9g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 26mg cholesterol, Sodium 237mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (23g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

THE BEST VANILLA CAKE



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We love the light texture that cake flour gives baked goods, but we didn't want you to buy a whole box of it. So we used a cheat-all-purpose flour mixed with cornstarch. Cornstarch blocks the formation of gluten in the flour and makes the cake airy and tender. We also added 3 tablespoons of vegetable oil, an old baker's trick, to ensure that the cake stays moist. The heavy cream keeps the frosting light and fluffy.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     dessert

Time 4h

Yield 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

Nonstick baking spray
3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (see Cook's Note)
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 sticks (16 tablespoons) unsalted butter, at room temperature
2 cups granulated sugar
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 tablespoon pure vanilla paste or extract
3 large eggs, at room temperature
2 large egg yolks, at room temperature
2 cups buttermilk, well-shaken
6 sticks (1 1/2 pounds) unsalted butter, at room temperature
4 cups confectioners' sugar
1/3 cup heavy cream
1 tablespoon pure vanilla paste or extract
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

Steps:

  • For the cake: Arrange a rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 350 degrees F. Lightly coat two 9-inch cake pans with nonstick cooking spray. Line the bottoms with parchment paper rounds; lightly coat the paper with nonstick spray.
  • Whisk together the flour, cornstarch, baking powder, salt and baking soda in a large bowl until combined. Beat the butter, granulated sugar, oil and vanilla with an electric mixer on medium-high speed until light and fluffy, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the eggs and yolks one at a time, beating to blend between additions and occasionally scraping down the sides and bottom of the bowl until the batter is completely combined, smooth and creamy. With the mixer on low, add the dry ingredients in 3 additions, alternating with the buttermilk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients.
  • Scrape the batter evenly into the prepared pans. Smooth the tops. Bake, rotating the pans from left to right halfway through, until the cakes are a light golden brown and a tester inserted into the centers comes out clean, 35 to 45 minutes. Transfer the pans to a wire rack and let the cakes cool for 30 minutes. Run a knife around the sides of the cakes and invert onto the wire rack. Remove the parchment and let the cakes cool completely.
  • For the frosting: Beat the butter in a medium bowl with an electric mixer on high speed until smooth, about 1 minute. Reduce the speed to low and gradually mix in the confectioners' sugar until completely smooth. With the motor running, drizzle in the heavy cream, vanilla and salt. Increase the speed to high and beat until the frosting is light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
  • To assemble the cake: Place one cake, domed-side down, on a platter. Spread 1 1/2 cups of the frosting evenly over the top. Place the remaining cake, domed-side up, on top. Spread the top with 1 1/2 cups of the frosting. Frost the sides of the cake with 1 1/2 cups of the frosting and smooth out completely to make an even crumb coat. (It's ok if some of the cake shows through. This is just a base layer.) Refrigerate for 30 minutes to let the frosting set.
  • Spread the remaining frosting over the top and sides, smoothing it out.

DINETTE CAKE



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This is a wonderful little cake you can use with either fruit or ice cream. It's also great by itself. I love it because I always have the ingredients on hand for a fast dessert.

Provided by Mika G.

Categories     Dessert

Time 45m

Yield 8-9 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup milk
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In a mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Add milk, oil, egg and vanilla; beat for 1 minute. Pour into greased 9-in square baking pan.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool on wire rack
  • Serve with fruit or ice cream if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 286.3, Fat 10.6, SaturatedFat 1.9, Cholesterol 26.1, Sodium 255.7, Carbohydrate 44.2, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 25.1, Protein 3.9

DINETTE CAKE



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If you need a simple one-egg cake easy to make in a small kitchen, this is your recipe!

Provided by Karen Moran

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     White Cake Recipes

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 ½ cups cake flour
1 cup white sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
⅓ cup shortening
⅔ cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 egg

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C), grease and flour an 8x8 inch pan.
  • Sift flour, sugar, baking powder and salt into a large bowl. Add shortening and milk. Mix until smooth, then add vanilla and egg. Mix well.
  • Pour into an 8x8 inch pan. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 30 to 35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the cake comes out clean.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 232.6 calories, Carbohydrate 37.9 g, Cholesterol 19.9 mg, Fat 7.8 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 2.9 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 227.9 mg, Sugar 20.9 g

Tips:

  • Use room-temperature ingredients for even mixing and a smooth batter.
  • Measure your flour accurately using the spoon-and-level method or a kitchen scale.
  • Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy for a rich, velvety cake texture.
  • Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition to prevent curdling.
  • Whisk the dry ingredients together before adding them to the wet ingredients to avoid lumps.
  • Mix the batter only until just combined to prevent overmixing, which can result in a tough cake.
  • Bake the cake in a preheated oven to ensure even baking and a level cake.
  • Cool the cake completely before frosting to prevent the frosting from melting.
  • Use a sharp serrated knife to cut the cake for clean, even slices.

Conclusion:

The Dinette cake is a classic vanilla cake that is loved for its tender crumb, moist texture, and delicate flavor. By following the tips and instructions provided in this article, you can create a delicious and beautiful Dinette cake that will be a hit with your family and friends. Whether you are a seasoned baker or a beginner, this recipe is sure to become a favorite in your kitchen. So, preheat your oven, gather your ingredients, and let's get baking!

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