Who doesn’t love a slice of classic vanilla cake? It's simple, sweet, and just perfect for any occasion. Whether you’re throwing a birthday bash or just craving a comforting treat, a good vanilla cake never disappoints. In this article, we’ve rounded up some of the best vanilla cake recipes that are sure to be a hit at any gathering. From the fluffy and light to the rich and dense, there’s a recipe here for every kind of cake lover. Let’s get baking and find your new favorite!
Classic Vanilla Bundt Cake
Vanilla bundt cake is quick and easy to make from scratch and it serves a crowd! It has the perfect texture and delicious vanilla flavor.
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Vanilla Sheet Cake
Vanilla sheet cake is the perfect cake to serve for any occasion. The tender, moist cake is topped with a luscious buttercream frosting.
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Bakewell Cake (Raspberry Almond Cake)
This Raspberry Almond Cake is my version of the classic Bakewell Tart in cake form. Almond cake layers and raspberry buttercream.
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Vanilla Cake with Raspberry Buttercream
Vanilla Cake with Raspberry Buttercream ~ a pretty pink raspberry cake for the raspberry lovers in your life, use frozen berries if fresh aren't available!
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Raffaello Cake (Coconut Almond Cake)
This Raffaello Cake is a coconut lover's dream! Layers of moist and tender almond cake, coconut custard, and coconut Swiss meringue buttercream!
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Eggless Vanilla Cake
This Eggless Vanilla Cake is a soft gluten free vanilla cake that is topped with vegan vanilla frosting! It's also nut free and easily vegan!
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Vanilla Strawberry Cake
This Vanilla Strawberry Cake has layers of eggless vanilla cake and strawberry buttercream. It's also gluten free, nut free and easily vegan!
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The Best Vanilla Cake Recipe
This Classic Vanilla Cake recipe pairs fluffy vanilla cake layers with a silky vanilla buttercream. The perfect cake for any occasion!
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The Best Vanilla Cake Recipe
The is the best vanilla cake recipe ever! It's made from scratch, light, fluffy, and super moist with a really strong vanilla flavor.
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The Best Eggless Vanilla Cake
This is The BEST Eggless Vanilla Cake Recipe. Its sweet buttery flavor and fluffy texture make it perfect for celebrating any occasion!
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White Chocolate Cake
This White Chocolate Cake is both decadent and delicious. White chocolate is incorporated into the cake layers, the frosting, and the drip.
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The Best 8 Inch Cake (Funfetti Vanilla)
This is the best 8 inch cake you'll ever make! Soft, fluffy, and studded with sprinkles, this vanilla cake is perfect for any occasion!
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How to Make a Basic Vanilla Cake
This made from scratch Basic Vanilla Cake Recipe is light, tender, and full of vanilla flavor. It's one of the tastiest homemade vanilla cakes you'll make.
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Banana Pudding Cake
This Banana Pudding Cake combines vanilla cake, banana pudding, and vanilla wafers with vanilla buttercream and fresh whipped cream.
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Gluten-Free Vanilla Cake
This ultra-moist gluten-free vanilla cake recipe has a light and tender buttery crumb. With layer cake, sheet cake, or cupcake options!
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Roasted Berry Poke Cake
This roasted berry poke cake is the ultimate summer dessert! Vanilla sheet cake topped with roasted mixed berries and lemon buttercream.
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Vanilla Cake With Chocolate Frosting
Today’s 1234 Vanilla Cake recipe is made with just 8 ingredients which you likely already have in your pantry and refrigerator.
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Froot Loops Cake
Transform your favorite breakfast cereal into this delicious Froot Loops Cake! Vanilla cake layers infused with cereal milk.
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Easy Vanilla Cake In A Skillet
Craving Cake? This Easy Vanilla Cake In A Skillet is baked in a cast-iron skillet and flavored with vanilla beans this tender cake is simply delicious.
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Funfetti Sheet Cake
A funfetti sheet cake recipe tastes like the beloved boxed confetti cake but made from scratch. It's fluffiness is due to a secret ingredient!
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Neapolitan Bundt Cake Recipe
Bake this delicious and easy-to-make Neapolitan Bundt cake with a vanilla glaze, all topped off with chocolate ganache for extra decadence.
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Passionfruit Cake With White Chocolate Buttercream
This vanilla passionfruit cake is fluffy and moist, filled with a passion fruit cake filling. It’s perfect for a birthday or any celebration!
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Mimosa Cake
This mimosa cake is layered with super moist champagne cake and a silky orange swiss meringue buttercream to taste just like a mimosa!
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The Best 8 Inch Cake (Funfetti Vanilla)
This is the best 8 inch cake you'll ever make! Soft, fluffy, and studded with sprinkles, this vanilla cake is perfect for any occasion!
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