Easy Vanilla Loaf Cake for Everyday Baking

This simple vanilla cake is soft, lightly sweet, and easy to make with basic pantry ingredients.

It is a good everyday cake for breakfast, snack time, or a simple dessert with fruit and yogurt.

Ingredients for 8 servings

• 360 g all-purpose flour
• 200 g granulated sugar
• 360 ml milk
• 3 large eggs
• 4 tablespoons melted butter, about 60 g
• 1 packet baking powder, about 11 g
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, about 5 ml
• 1 pinch of salt

How to make it

Prepare the batter

Preheat the oven to 180°C. Grease and line a loaf pan. In a large bowl, mix the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.

Add the liquids

Whisk the eggs with the milk, melted butter, and vanilla. Pour the liquid mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until the batter is smooth. Do not overmix.

Bake the cake

Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake for 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Cool before slicing

Let the cake rest in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a rack. Slice only when it is mostly cool so the crumb stays neat.

Helpful tips

For a stronger vanilla flavor, add the seeds of half a vanilla bean. You can also brush the warm cake with a little milk for an extra-soft crust.

Conclusion

This simple vanilla cake is easy, reliable, and perfect for slicing. Keep it covered at room temperature for up to 2 days.