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I know that this thread started in search of healthy recipes but I was wondering if anyone has a good vanilla/white cake recipe? I always make the cakes from scratch and have a few good chocolate cake recipes but always find the vanilla disappointing (too dense, dry). Anyone have a tried and true? My daughter and husband's birthdays are this weekend.

I have a Victoria sponge cake that should do the trick

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CAKE This is an English recipe so you will need to convert to cups if you do not use kitchen scales.

Victoria Sponge Cake

225g/8oz butter
225g/8oz sugar
4 eggs, beaten
350g/12oz self raising flour
2-3tbsp milk

1.Grease and line 2 cake tins
2.Cream the butter and the sugar together until pale and fluffy
3.Gradually add the eggs a little at a time beating well after each addition.
4.Fold in the flour then add enough milk to give a soft dropping consistency.
5.Divide the mixture evenly between tins and bake at 375F for 30-35 minutes until well risen and firm to the touch.
6. Turn out and leave to cool on a wire rack