Soft Vanilla Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

A classic Vanilla Cake is one of those homemade desserts that never goes out of style. Soft, light, and delicious, this simple vanilla cake is made with everyday ingredients and finished with a smooth and creamy cream cheese frosting.

The cake itself has a lovely vanilla flavor and a soft texture, while the chilled heavy cream and cream cheese frosting adds a rich, creamy finish. You can decorate the cake however you like to create a beautiful dessert for your family and guests.

Ingredients

For the Vanilla Cake

• 4 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 200 g sugar (1 cup)
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 120 ml oil (½ cup)

• 200 g plain flour (1⅓ cups)
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 120 ml milk (½ cup)

For the Cream Cheese Frosting

• 240 ml cold heavy cream (1 cup)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 120 g cream cheese (½ cup)
• 60 g powdered sugar (½ cup)

How to Make the Vanilla Cake

Step 1: Whisk the Eggs and Sugar

Add 4 eggs to a mixing bowl. Add 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 200 g sugar (1 cup), and ¼ teaspoon salt.

Whisk the mixture for about 4 minutes until it is well combined and becomes light.

Step 2: Add the Oil

Pour in 120 ml oil (½ cup).

Whisk again for about 1 minute until the oil is fully incorporated into the mixture.

Step 3: Add the Flour

Add 200 g plain flour (1⅓ cups) and 1 teaspoon baking powder.

Mix gently until the flour is incorporated into the batter. Be careful not to overmix.

Step 4: Add the Milk

Add 120 ml milk (½ cup) to the batter.

Mix gently until everything is well combined and the batter becomes smooth.

At this stage, the vanilla cake batter is ready for baking.

Bake the Cake

Pour the batter into a 20 × 20 cm (8 × 8 inch) baking pan.

Bake in a preheated oven at 170°C (350°F) for 35–40 minutes.

Once the cake is baked, remove it from the oven and let it cool completely before adding the frosting.

How to Make Simple Cream Cheese Frosting

While the cake is cooling, prepare the creamy frosting.

Step 1: Whisk the Heavy Cream

Add 240 ml cold heavy cream (1 cup) and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract to a mixing bowl.

Whisk for about 1–2 minutes.

Step 2: Add the Cream Cheese

Add 120 g cream cheese (½ cup).

Whisk for about 30 seconds until the cream cheese is incorporated.

Step 3: Add the Powdered Sugar

Add 60 g powdered sugar (½ cup).

Whisk the mixture until it becomes thick and creamy.

The cream cheese frosting is now ready to use.

Frost and Decorate

Once the vanilla cake has cooled completely, spread the prepared cream cheese frosting evenly over the top of the cake.

You can decorate the cake as you wish, keeping it simple or adding your own creative finishing touches.

Perfect Vanilla Cake

Your soft vanilla cake is now ready to serve. The combination of the light vanilla sponge and creamy cream cheese frosting makes this cake simple yet wonderfully delicious.

The cake is soft and tender, while the frosting adds a smooth, rich, and creamy finish.

Perfect vanilla cake—soft, creamy, and delicious! 🍰🤍