Vanilla Cake
The simplicity of this cake will surprise you as it shows well and is absolutely delicious. It is also dairy free which is a bonus for those with dietary restrictions.
Servings: 12 people
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups (225g) flour
- 4 large (200g) eggs
- ¾ cup (180mL) oil
- ¾ cup (150g) sugar
- 1 ½ tsp (6g) baking powder
- 1 tsp (5mL) vanilla extract
- ½ tsp (2.5g) salt
For the Glaze
- 1 cup (125g) powdered sugar
- 1-2 tbs (15-30mL) juice or water
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F (180C.)
- Grease and flour a 9x5 loaf tin (23x13cm) or line with parchment paper.
- Combine flour, baking powder and salt in a small bowl. Sit aside.
- In a large bowl, beat eggs, oil, and vanilla until smooth. Beat in sugar. Add flour mixture and beat until you no longer see lumps, about 1 minute. Pour into prepared pan.
- Bake 45 - 55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean. Center should read between 200F (93C) and 210F (99C.)
- Cool in pan for 10 minutes; remove to wire rack to finish cooling.
For the Glaze
- Mix together powdered sugar and juice or water, one teaspoon at a time, until desired consistency is achieved.
- Spread over top of cake. Allow to air dry for several minutes before slicing.
Notes
If using self-rising flour, omit baking powder and salt.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 slice | Calories: 281.9 kcal | Carbohydrates: 33.1 g | Protein: 3.6 g | Fat: 15.7 g | Saturated Fat: 1.5 g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3.7 g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9.7 g | Sodium: 118.9 mg