Buttery Vanilla Magic Cake

Experience the rich and comforting flavors of Buttery Vanilla Magic Cake! This updated recipe takes a classic box mix to new heights, featuring a blend of all-purpose and cake flours for tender texture. Enhanced with buttermilk, sour cream, and creamy pudding powder, enjoy a moist, melt-in-your-mouth cake perfect for celebrations or everyday enjoyment. Indulge your taste buds with this irresistible treat!
ingredients
- 1 box vanilla cake mix
- ½ cup cake flour
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup buttermilk, at room temperature
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- ½ cup butter, melted
- 1 small box vanilla Jell-O pudding powder
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup mini chocolate chips (optional)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder (optional, for added fluffiness)
steps
- 1.
Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
- 2.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the vanilla cake mix, cake flour, all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, Jell-O pudding powder, and baking powder (if using).
- 3.
In a separate bowl, blend the buttermilk, sour cream, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- 4.
Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined.
- 5.
Gently fold in the mini chocolate chips if desired.
- 6.
Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.
- 7.
Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- 8.
Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- 9.
Frost with your favorite vanilla buttercream for an incredible finish!