Vanilla Bundt Cake

Sometimes you just want an uncomplicated delicious cake, and this fits the bill.

560g (19 3/4 oz) plain/all purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking powder

1 teaspoon bicarbonate soda

1/2 teaspoon salt

225g (8oz) butter, softened

350g (12 1/2 oz) sugar

3 large eggs

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

120g (4 1/4 oz) buttermilk or plain Greek yogurt

120g (4 1/4 oz) sour cream or plain Greek yogurt

120g (4 1/4 oz) vegetable oil

Preheat your oven to 350F/180C/Gas 4.

Grease and flour a large bundt tin.

Mix together the flour, baking powder, bicarbonate soda and salt in a bowl and set aside.

In jug mix together the buttermilk, sour cream and oil and set aside.

In a mixing bowl cream the butter and sugar together until soft and fluffy. Add in the vanilla extract and whisk.

Slowly add in the egg a little at a time, beating well after each addition.

Now gradually add in the flour mixture and buttermilk mix, alternating a bit at a time. Mix until just combined.

Pour the batter into the prepared bundt tin, bake for 45-50 minutes.

Allow the cake to cool for 20-30 minutes before turning out.

Options:

Add in the zest of 2 oranges or 2 lemons

Add in a teaspoon of ground cinnamon or mixed spice