Vanilla Cake recipe 

Ingredients

• 100g (1/2 cup) unsalted butter
• 100g (1/2 cup) caster sugar
• 2 whole eggs (approximately 50g each)
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
• 100g (2/3 cup) cake flour
• 1.5g (1/2 tsp) baking powder
• 20ml (4 tsp) fresh milk
• 30g (1/3 cup) dried shredded coconut

 

Directions

Prepare the Pan:

1. Preheat your oven to 170°C (340°F).
2. Grease a 15x4x9cm loaf pan and line it with parchment paper.

 

Cream the Butter and Sugar:

In a large bowl, beat the unsalted butter and caster sugar together until light and fluffy.

Add the Eggs and Vanilla:

1. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
2. Mix in the vanilla extract.

Combine Dry Ingredients:

In a separate bowl, sift together the cake flour and baking powder.

 

Mix Dry and Wet Ingredients:

1. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing until just combined.
2. Stir in the fresh milk and dried shredded coconut until evenly distributed.

 

Bake the Cake:

1. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
2. Bake at 170°C (340°F) for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

 

Cool and Serve:

1. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
2. Slice and serve. Enjoy your delicious Coconut Butter Cake!