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Best Vanilla Cake Recipe
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Best Vanilla Cake

This vanilla cake tastes like it came from a bakery case, but it couldn’t be easier. The boxed mix gets a big lift from butter, milk and a little cinnamon, so the cake comes out rich, moist and full of vanilla flavor.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 12
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 boxed vanilla cake mix
  • 4 eggs
  • 2 sticks butter, melted
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 tbsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch cake pan

Method
 

  1. Heat oven to 350°F and grease your cake pan.
  2. Add the cake mix, milk, melted butter, eggs, vanilla and cinnamon to a bowl.
  3. Mix until smooth.
  4. Pour into the pan and bake for 28 to 35 minutes, or until the center springs back.
  5. Let it cool before frosting or keep it plain. It’s great either way.

Notes

Estimated Nutrition (per slice)
  • Calories: 320
  • Protein: 4g
  • Carbs: 38g
  • Fat: 17g