Vanilla Butter Cake

Steps

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 325°F (160 °C) (163°C (325 °F)). Grease the cake pan and line it with parchment paper.

2. 2

   In a mixing bowl, cream the room-temperature butter and sugar until light and fluffy.

3. 3

   Add the neutral oil and continue mixing until the mixture is very pale and fluffy.

4. 4

   Add the room-temperature eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.

5. 5

   Add the vanilla extract and mix until combined.

6. 6

   Sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt if using unsalted butter.

7. 7

   Add the sifted dry ingredients in two additions, alternating with the milk. Begin and end with the dry ingredients.

8. 8

   Mix gently until the batter is smooth and well combined; avoid overmixing.

9. 9

   Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.

10. 10

    Bake on the middle rack at 300–325°F (150–160 °C) (150–163°C (300–325 °F)) until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs. The source does not specify a baking duration.

11. 11

    Let the cake cool in the pan for about 10–15 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.

    Start 15-minute timer