As a die hard vanilla lover, this cake is a love letter to myself. It’s not that I have anything against chocolate, but vanilla holds my heart. When I set out to make a vanilla cake recipe, I hit it hard with a full tablespoon of vanilla extract. After one bite of this cake, you’ll agree it’s the best recipe for vanilla cake out there! Incidentally, if you need a mini chocolate cake for two, I’ve already written you that love letter.
Vanilla cake best recipe easy:
Making a small cake is almost the same as making a regular-size cake, but you do need a specific pan. To make a mini cake for two people, you will need a 6" round cake pan. The one I like is here. You’re looking for a 6" cake pan with 2" high sides. I’ve tested 6" cake pans with 3" high sides, and I’ve found that the extra inch radiates more heat in the oven and the cakes can sink after baking. I find my 6" round cake pans at Michael’s or Hobby Lobby in the cake decorating section. The easy part about my small cake recipes is that they only require one bowl, since we’re using such few ingredients! First, mix the wet ingredients thoroughly with a hand mixer, sprinkle the dry ingredients evenly on top, and then fold together.
Vanilla 6 inch cake:
This cake makes 4 small slices of cake, which I love, because then I can eat two slices of cake in one day! It’s perfect for celebrating an anniversary (side note: have you seen my wedding cake cupcakes?), or for having a fun date-night at home. This recipe comes from my latest cookbook, Sweet & Simple: Desserts for Two, and I decorated it with chamomile flowers in the book. Today, we did easy buttercream roses, which are so simple if you have the right tip. I use an open-star tip, and make a circle that starts in the center and moves outward.
All you need is a Wilton 1M piping tip to make pretty circles around the outside edge of the cake. Since this is a mini vanilla cake for two, we only have room for one row of roses. However, next time you’re decorating a big cake, try making several lines of them. Buttercream roses look difficult, but they are so easy to do! Just cut the cake into 4 equal slices, and serve it! If you love 6 inch cakes, check out my other recipes! They’re perfect for small parties, date night, or for gifting to friends on their special day!
Recipe from: Sweet & Simple: Desserts for Two, my third cookbook, full of EASY desserts that have less than 10 ingredients.SaveSave SaveSave SaveSave SaveSave
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*Instead of whole milk and apple cider vinegar, you can use 6 tablespoons of buttermilk. The cake may be baked and frozen, tightly wrapped for up to 1 month. Defrost before frosting.
6 Inches by 2 Inches Round Cake Pan
