Moist and Fluffy Vanilla Cake

Procedures

4. Cream the Butter: Start by creaming the butter for about 10 minutes. If you are mixing manually, use a spatula or whisk to beat the butter until it becomes soft and pale in color. This process incorporates air into the butter, which is key to achieving a light and fluffy texture in your cake. If you’re using a machine, whisk the butter for 10 minutes as well, until it reaches a soft, white, and fluffy consistency. Once the butter is well-creamed, add the sugar and salt, then continue mixing until the mixture is smooth and fluffy. The sugar should be fully dissolved into the butter at this point.
5. Prepare the Buttermilk: In a separate bowl, prepare your buttermilk by mixing 2 tablespoons of vinegar with 100g of evaporated milk. Stir well and set this mixture aside. The acidity in the vinegar will help activate the baking powder and create a light, fluffy cake.
6. Prepare the Cake Pan: Grease your cake pan by rubbing it with butter, ensuring that all surfaces are covered. Then, sprinkle a small amount of flour into the pan, swirling it around to coat evenly. This will prevent the cake from sticking to the pan once baked.
7. Whisk the Eggs: In a separate bowl, beat the eggs until they double in size and become frothy. This step is important as it helps to incorporate air into the batter, which contributes to the cake’s light texture. The eggs should have a bubbly, foamy consistency when ready.
8. Combine the Dry and Wet Ingredients: To the creamed butter and sugar mixture, gradually sift in the flour and add the whisked eggs bit by bit. Mix the ingredients together gently, ensuring everything is fully incorporated. Be careful not to overmix, as this can result in a dense cake. Continue adding and mixing until all the flour and eggs are fully combined into the batter.
9. Add Vanilla and Buttermilk: Once the flour and eggs are well mixed, add the vanilla extract and stir it into the batter. Then, pour in the prepared buttermilk and mix gently. Avoid overmixing at this point to ensure the cake remains light and airy.