Hand-Mixed Vanilla Butter Cake with Melted Butter

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A moist and fluffy vanilla cake made in one bowl with melted butter and oil to enhance flavor and moisture retention. This American-inspired recipe, ready in about 55 minutes, layers all-purpose flour, cornstarch, 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 320 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: 15 min Cook: 40 min Serves 8 American cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350°F. In a medium bowl, whisk together 1 2/3 cups all-purpose flour, 2 tbsp cornstarch, 1 1/2 tsp baking powder, and 1/2 tsp salt to ensure even distribution.
  2. Step 2: In a large mixing bowl, combine 1/2 cup melted and cooled unsalted butter, 1/4 cup vegetable oil, and 1 cup granulated sugar. Beat with a hand mixer on medium speed until smooth, about 1 minute.
  3. Step 3: Add 3 large eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition, followed by 2 tsp pure vanilla extract.
  4. Step 4: Alternate adding the dry flour mixture and 3/4 cup whole milk to the butter mixture in three parts, beginning and ending with the flour, mixing on low speed until just combined to avoid overmixing.
  5. Step 5: Pour the batter into a greased 8-inch round cake pan and bake for 35-40 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out clean and the top springs back when lightly pressed.
  6. Step 6: Remove from oven and cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

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