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Golden vanilla snack cake slices stacked on a white plate with soft crumb

Light Vanilla Snack Cake for Gatherings

Avatar photoNina Miller
A soft and lightly sweet vanilla snack cake baked in one pan and sliced easily for casual gatherings and shared desserts.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 9 slices
Calories 240 kcal

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Hand Mixer or Stand Mixer
  • Cake Pan or Baking Dish
  • Parchment Paper
  • Cooling Rack

Ingredients
  

Cake Batter

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 eggs room temperature
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup milk

Instructions
 

  • Cream softened butter and sugar until light, then mix in eggs and vanilla extract.
  • Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt, then add to the batter alternating with milk until just combined.
  • Spread batter evenly into a prepared pan and bake at 350°F until the cake is set.

Notes

Let the cake cool completely before slicing for clean edges. Serve plain or lightly dusted with powdered sugar.
Keyword Cake for Gatherings, Simple Cake Recipe, Snack Cake, Vanilla Snack Cake