This cake is unbelievably moist, has a tender crumb, and stays fresh all week long — no drying out here! Whether you enjoy it plain or pack it with goodies like nuts, chocolate chips, or fruit, it’s a dependable classic you’ll keep coming back to. 🙌
📝 Ingredients
Dry Ingredients:
• 2 cups (454g) all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp salt
Wet Ingredients:
• 1 1/8 cups (284g) unsalted butter, softened
• 1 2/3 cups (397g) granulated sugar
• 3 large eggs, room temperature
• 1 cup (227g) buttermilk, room temperature
• 3 oz (85ml) vegetable oil
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
👩🍳 Instructions
1. Preheat & Prep
Preheat oven to 350ºF (175ºC). Position your rack to the lower-middle.
Butter your cake or bundt pan and lightly dust it with flour or line it with parchment if needed.
2. Mix the Dry Ingredients
In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
3. Combine Wet Ingredients
In a separate bowl or measuring jug, stir together buttermilk, oil, and vanilla extract.
4. Cream Butter & Sugar
In a stand mixer with a paddle attachment, beat the softened butter on low until smooth. Add the sugar gradually and cream until light and fluffy—about 5 minutes. Scrape the bowl as needed.
5. Add the Eggs
Add the eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly between additions to maintain that creamy consistency.
6. Alternate Flour & Liquid
Add the flour mixture in 3 parts, alternating with the buttermilk mixture in 3 parts as well. Mix on low until just combined—don’t overmix. Scrape the bowl to make sure everything is fully incorporated.
✨ Optional Add-ins: Fold in your favorite extras like chopped nuts, chocolate chips, fruit, or purees at this stage!
7. Bake
Pour the thick batter into the prepared pan. Bake for 45–50 minutes, or until the cake is golden, slightly cracked on top, and a skewer comes out clean from the center.
8. Cool & Serve
Let the cake cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then gently flip it out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
🌟 Baking Tips for Success
✔️ Weigh your ingredients for best results
✔️ Use room-temperature eggs and buttermilk
✔️ Don’t overmix once the flour is added
✔️ This cake freezes well — wrap tightly once cooled
🍽️ Serving Suggestions
Enjoy plain or with:
• A drizzle of glaze or syrup
• Fresh berries and whipped cream
• A scoop of vanilla ice cream
