Classic Vanilla Cake

A soft, moist, buttery vanilla cake with a tender crumb and rich flavor, made using real vanilla bean caviar. Crafted with premium vanilla, this elegant yet simple cake is perfect for birthdays, celebrations, or whenever you want a truly exceptional homemade dessert. It’s the kind of recipe you’ll return to again and again - one that easily becomes a staple in your kitchen.

How to use real vanilla beans

1. Split the vanilla bean lengthwise

2. Scrape out the seeds (caviar)

3. Add:

   • Seeds → directly into butter & sugar

   • Pod → infuse into warm milk

This gives a deeper, more natural vanilla flavor with beautiful specks throughout the cake.

Instructions

1. Prepare

• Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F)

• Grease and line your cake pan

2. Infuse the milk (optional but recommended)

• Warm the milk gently (do not boil)

• Add the vanilla pod

• Let sit for 10–15 minutes, then remove

3. Mix dry ingredients

Whisk together:

• Flour

• Baking powder

• Salt

4. Cream butter, sugar & vanilla

• Beat butter and sugar for 3–5 minutes until light and fluffy

• Add the vanilla bean seeds and mix

5. Add eggs

• Add eggs one at a time

• Mix well after each addition

6. Combine

• Add dry ingredients in batches

• Alternate with milk

Start and finish with dry ingredients

Mix just until combined (do not overmix)

7. Bake

• Pour batter into prepared pan

• Bake for 35–40 minutes, until golden and set

8. Cool & assemble

• Cool completely on a rack

• Slice horizontally into two layers

• Add filling of choice (buttercream, whipped cream, or jam)

• Frost the outside if desired

Vanilla Buttercream (optional)

• 1 cup (230g) unsalted butter

• 3–4 cups powdered sugar

• 2–3 tbsp milk or cream

• Seeds from 1 vanilla bean

Beat until smooth, light, and spreadable.

 Tips

• Use room temperature ingredients for a smooth batter

• Cream butter and sugar properly for a light texture

• Don’t overmix once flour is added

• Use high-quality vanilla for best flavor