Vanilla Cake Mix

This 4-ingredient Vanilla Cake Mix can be conveniently stored in your pantry ready for whenever you need a delicious 8-inch single layer vanilla cake for your favorite frosting!

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 35

Total Time 45

Servings serves

Calories 270kcal

Author Samantha Pickthall

Ingredients

Cake Mix Dry Ingredients

1 1/2 cups (225g/8 oz.) all-purpose flour, scoop & leveled
2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
3/4 cup granulated sugar, golden or white

Wet Ingredients to Bake

3/4 cup whole milk
2 large eggs, at room temperature
1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 tsp vanilla extract

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Instructions

Vanilla Cake Mix

Combine Dry Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar to create your cake mix. Ensure it's thoroughly combined for an even rise.
Transfer to Container: Transfer the mixed dry ingredients into a sealable container, such as a 32 oz mason jar, for easy storage. Secure the lid to keep it fresh. Attach a tag to the jar detailing the additional ingredients and baking instructions needed to prepare the cake.

To Bake the Cake

Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C). Prepare a round 8-inch baking pan by greasing it thoroughly.
Cake Pan Prep: Grease an 8-inch round baking pan with butter and line with parchment paper. Note: For non-stick pans, line the base with parchment paper and grease just the sides with butter and dust with flour for smooth cake sides. Set aside.
Combine Wet Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, add the milk, eggs, oil and vanilla. Whisk until well combined and eggs are beaten through.
Add Cake Mix: Sprinkle over the prepared cake mix. Using electric beaters, beat on low-medium speed until incorporated, do not over-beat.
Transfer Batter: Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan, evenly spreading out the top.
Bake: Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs attached.
Cooling: Let the cake cool in the pan for 15 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely. Once cooled, you can add your choice of frosting.
Frosting Options: Cream Cheese Frosting, Pineapple Icing.

Notes

How To Store Dry Cake Mix

Glass Jars: Store in a clean, dry glass jar with a tight lid. Label with basic vanilla cake mix and the storage date. Store in the pantry away from sunlight.
Tupperware Containers: Store airtight plastic containers and label clearly with the name and date and store in the pantry.

Zip Lock Bags: Ensure bags are sealed tightly, removing as much air as possible. Label with type and date; can be laid flat for space-saving storage.

How To Store Finished Cake

Store Finished Cake: In an airtight container at room temperature for 3 to 4 days. Or in the fridge for up to 5 days.

Freeze Finished Cake: Wrap individual slices in cling film and then in foil and freeze for up to 3 months. Defrost at room temperature.

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