Ina Garten Vanilla Cake Recipe
Ina Garten is known for classic comfort baking. Her desserts feel elegant yet simple. This cake follows that trusted style. It tastes rich, soft, and perfectly balanced.
Ingredients
- 2½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2½ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup whole milk
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Line the cake pan.
- Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Beat butter until smooth.
- Add sugar gradually.
- Beat until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time.
- Mix in vanilla extract.
- Add dry ingredients slowly.
- Alternate with milk.
- Mix until just combined.
- Pour batter into pan.
- Smooth the top gently.
- Bake for 35 minutes.
- Test with a toothpick.
- Cool before removing.
Notes
- Use room temperature ingredients.
- Do not overmix the batter.
- Measure flour correctly.
- Use real vanilla extract.
- Let cake cool fully.
- Line pan for easy removal.