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Super Soft Vanilla Breakfast Cake sliced in a pan, fluffy and golden, perfect for breakfast or brunch.

Super Soft Vanilla Breakfast Cake

Summary Super Soft Vanilla Breakfast Cake is a light, fluffy cake perfect for breakfast or brunch. Made with simple pantry ingredients, this easy recipe brings a comforting homemade touch to your mornings.
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Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Ingredients
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 cup milk
  • ½ cup vegetable oil or melted butter
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract

Equipment

  • Equipment:
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk or hand mixer
  • - Measuring cups and spoons
  • 9x9 inch baking pan
  • Spatula

Method
 

  1. Instructions
  2. 1️⃣ Preheat Oven:
  3. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x9 inch baking pan or line with parchment paper.
  4. 2️⃣ Combine Dry Ingredients:
  5. In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  6. 3️⃣ Combine Wet Ingredients:
  7. In another bowl, whisk milk, oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until combined.
  8. 4️⃣ Mix the Batter:
  9. Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and mix until just combined without overmixing.
  10. 5️⃣ Transfer to Pan:
  11. Pour batter into prepared pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
  12. 6️⃣ Bake:
  13. Bake for 25–30 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  14. 7️⃣ Cool and Serve:
  15. Allow to cool before slicing. Dust with powdered sugar or serve with fruit if desired.

Notes

Notes
For extra flavor, add 1 tbsp lemon zest.
Add ½ cup mini chocolate chips for a fun twist.
For a layered version, slice in half and add jam in between.
Serve warm with butter or honey.
Storage
Room Temperature: Store in an airtight container for 3 days.
Refrigerator: Up to 5 days.
Freezer: Wrap and store for up to 2 months.
Time & Yield
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Yield: 9 servings