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This soft, fluffy, and fragrant cake is perfect for birthdays, celebrations, or just enjoying with a cup of coffee. Instead of liquid vanilla extract, we’ll use Watkins Vanilla Powder, which gives an intense vanilla flavor without adding extra liquid.
🥣 Ingredients:
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 ¾ cups sugar
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 4 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 cup milk (whole or 2%)
- 2 tsp Watkins Vanilla Powder (instead of extract)
👩🍳 Instructions:
- Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans (or one 9×13 pan). - Mix Dry Ingredients
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside. - Cream Butter & Sugar
In a large mixing bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy (about 3–4 minutes). - Add Eggs & Vanilla Powder
Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each. Then mix in Watkins Vanilla Powder. - Alternate Flour & Milk
Add dry ingredients to the butter mixture in three parts, alternating with the milk. Begin and end with the flour mixture. Mix until just combined — do not overbeat. - Bake
Divide batter evenly into the prepared pans. Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. - Cool & Serve
Let cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. Frost with your favorite icing (vanilla buttercream pairs perfectly).
🌟 Tips:
- Conversion: Use Watkins Vanilla Powder 1:1 in place of vanilla extract.
- Because it’s dry, it’s great for recipes where you don’t want to add extra liquid (like cookies, pancakes, or dry mixes).
- Store your powder in a cool, dry place to preserve its flavor.
✅ Result: A moist, fluffy, golden cake with a bold, fragrant vanilla kick — all thanks to Watkins Vanilla Powder.
