Description
Vanilla Bean Snack Cake is a delightful treat that fills your kitchen with the sweet, comforting aroma of real vanilla. This moist and tender cake melts in your mouth, making it perfect for sharing with friends and family during any occasion. Whether you serve it as an afternoon snack or dress it up for a special gathering, this simple yet exquisite dessert is sure to impress. With just a few essential ingredients and straightforward preparation steps, you can create a memorable dessert that brings joy to every bite.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 3 large eggs
- 2 tbsp vanilla bean paste (or extract)
- 1 cup whole milk
- Powdered sugar (for icing)
- ½ cup heavy cream (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time along with vanilla bean paste; mix until smooth.
- Gradually add the dry mixture alternately with milk until just combined.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool before frosting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg