Vanilla Loaf Cake Recipe
Prep Time:
15 minutes
Cook Time:
40 minutes
Servings:
10 Slices
Ingredients
  • ¾ cup butter, room temperature
  • ¾ cup sugar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 1/3 cups all purpose flour
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ cup butter, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 ½ cups powdered sugar
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons milk
Directions
  1. Line a 2-pound loaf tin with a liner or parchment paper. Preheat the oven to 350 F.
  2. In a bowl of an electric stand mixer, beat ¾ cup butter and the sugar until smooth and fluffy, about 4 minutes.
  3. Add 2 teaspoons of the vanilla extract. Add the eggs one by one, beating after each addition.
  4. Sift in the flour and baking powder and gently fold together with a wooden spoon until just combined.
  5. Transfer the mixture to your prepared tin and bake for 40 to 45 minutes, or until a skewer poked into the center of the cake comes out clean.
  6. Leave the cake in the tin for about 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
  7. Add the remaining ½ cup butter and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract to a large mixing bowl. Beat with an electric hand whisk until smooth.
  8. Gradually sift in the powdered sugar about ¼ cup at a time, mixing after each addition. Once the icing starts to become a little too dry, start adding a splash of the milk in alternation with the powdered sugar. The final texture should be a smooth frosting that is spreadable but holds its shape. If it's too thick, add more milk. If it's too runny, add more powdered sugar.
  9. Spread the frosting all over the top of the cooled cake. Top with some sprinkles, if desired.