Hand-Mixed One-Bowl Vanilla Butter Cake

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A moist, tender vanilla cake made effortlessly in one bowl with melted butter and vegetable oil for enhanced flavor and softness. This American-inspired recipe, ready in about 50 minutes, layers all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 8, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 40 min Serves 8 American cuisine 350 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 9-inch round cake pan. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar, 2 tsp baking powder, and 1/2 tsp salt until well combined.
  2. Step 2: Add 1/2 cup melted unsalted butter, 1/4 cup vegetable oil, 3 large eggs, 2 tsp vanilla extract, and 1 cup whole milk to the dry ingredients. Stir gently with a spatula or wooden spoon until just combined and smooth, about 1-2 minutes, being careful not to overmix.
  3. Step 3: Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pan and bake for 35-40 minutes until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean and the cake edges pull away slightly from the pan.
  4. Step 4: Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. Serve plain or with your favorite frosting.

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