Description
Philly Fluff Cake is a light, airy, and fluffy dessert cake with a moist crumb and subtle vanilla flavor. Easy to prepare with pantry staples, it balances rich taste and nostalgic charm, perfect for any occasion from casual gatherings to special celebrations.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 ¾ cups cake flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Prepare Your Oven and Pans: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease your cake pans with butter or non-stick spray. Line the bottoms with parchment paper to ensure the delicate cake lifts out effortlessly after baking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the cake flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening agents and prevent clumping.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, beat the eggs and sugar until light and fluffy. Slowly add the vegetable oil, buttermilk, and vanilla extract, blending until smooth and creamy.
- Incorporate Dry into Wet Mix: Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture using a spatula, taking care not to overmix, which could deflate the light batter and affect the fluffiness.
- Bake the Cake: Pour the batter evenly into prepared pans and bake for 25–30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow the cakes to cool completely before frosting or serving.
Notes
- Measure ingredients precisely: Accurate measurements ensure the perfect balance of moisture and fluffiness.
- Use room temperature ingredients: Eggs, buttermilk, and oil blend more smoothly when not cold.
- Don’t overmix the batter: Folding gently preserves the air bubbles needed for that classic fluffy texture.
- Check oven temperature: An oven thermometer helps maintain consistent heat and prevents under or over-baking.
- Cool cakes on wire racks: Promotes even cooling and stops the cake from becoming soggy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 of cake)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Philly Fluff Cake, light cake, airy dessert, vanilla cake, fluffy cake, nostalgic dessert, easy cake recipe