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    Home » All Posts » Family » Lunchbox Recipes » Sweet Thermomix Lunchbox Recipes » Thermomix Vanilla Cake

    Published: Sep 2, 2019 · Modified: Aug 27, 2023 by Lucy ·

    Thermomix Vanilla Cake

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    A simple Thermomix vanilla cake with homemade buttercream icing - the perfect birthday cake (or afternoon tea treat!). 

    Thermomix Vanilla Cake

    It's no secret that here at ThermoBliss we LOVE a good cake recipe... and this one is no exception! Our Thermomix Vanilla Cake is an absolute classic. It's so simple to make and tastes amazing with our buttercream icing (also made in the Thermomix, of course!).

    A piece of cake with pink icing.

    Best of all, the cake made from basic ingredients that you might already have at home - butter, caster sugar, salt, eggs, vanilla extract and self-raising flour. Plus the buttercream takes just a minute or two to whip up and is made from butter, icing sugar, milk, vanilla extract and a drop of food colouring (optional). This really is such a simple and classic cake recipe.

    If you notice that your cake is browning too quickly while baking, simply pop a loose sheet of foil over the top and continue cooking. The cake is ready when a skewer inserted into the middle comes out with just a few crumbs on it.

    A slice of cake on a plate.

    This cake is a great all-rounder. It can be used for birthday cakes, lunch boxes, morning/afternoon tea treats, cake stalls... anything! It can be stored in an airtight container for up to 4 days or frozen for up to 2 months (but I promise it will be eaten well before then!!).

    A piece of cake with a fork next to it.

    And in case you need some more delicious Thermomix cake recipes in your life (of course you do!), check out our Top 10 Thermomix Birthday Cake recipes...

    Thermomix Birthday Cakes
    Thermomix Vanilla Cake

    Thermomix Vanilla Cake

    A simple Thermomix Vanilla Cake with homemade buttercream icing.
    4.77 from 96 votes
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    Course: Sweet
    Cuisine: cakes
    Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 25 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 40 minutes minutes
    Servings: 12 serves
    Calories: 476kcal
    Author: Lucy & Lauren
    Cost: $5

    Equipment

    • Thermomix
    • Oven

    Ingredients

    For the vanilla cake

    • 200 g butter
    • 200 g caster sugar
    • 4 eggs
    • pinch of salt
    • 2 tsp vanilla extract
    • 200 g self-raising flour

    For the buttercream

    • 300 g icing sugar mixture
    • 185 g butter room temp
    • 2 tbs milk
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 1 drop pink food colouring (optional)
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    Instructions

    For the vanilla cake

    • Preheat oven to 175 degrees celsius (fan-forced). Grease and line a round 20cm cake tin with baking paper and set aside.
    • Place the butter and sugar into the Thermomix bowl and and mix for 15 seconds, Speed 5.
    • Add the eggs, salt, vanilla extract and self-raising flour and mix for 15 seconds, Speed 5. Scrape down the sides of the bowl, and mix for a further 10 seconds, Speed 5.
    • Pour the mixture into the prepared tin and bake for 25-30 minutes or until cooked when tested with a skewer. 
    • Allow to cool in the tin for 15 minutes then move to a wire rack to cool completely.

    For the buttercream

    • To make the buttercream, place the icing sugar into the Thermomix bowl and mix for 10 seconds, Speed 9 to sift.
    • Add the butter, milk, vanilla extract and food colouring to the bowl. Mix for 30 seconds, Speed 4.
    • Spread the buttercream frosting over the cooled cake and serve.

    Notes

    Keep any leftover cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days. 

    Nutrition

    Calories: 476kcal | Carbohydrates: 54g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 124mg | Sodium: 229mg | Potassium: 51mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 42g | Vitamin A: 885IU | Calcium: 22mg | Iron: 0.4mg
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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Lila S says

      April 30, 2021 at 12:49 pm

      If I wanted to make this recipe into a chocolate cake how much cocoa do it add

      Reply
      • Lucy says

        May 03, 2021 at 8:36 am

        Hi Lila, I would recommend using our chocolate cake recipe instead: https://thermobliss.com/thermomix-chocolate-cake/

        Reply
        • Lauren Jovic says

          September 30, 2021 at 11:38 am

          5 stars
          Wow thank you I really wanted to make a chocolate cake! I’ve only made vanilla ones!

        • Lucy says

          September 30, 2021 at 12:24 pm

          I hope you enjoy it!

    2. Liz says

      April 22, 2021 at 12:24 pm

      The milk is not on the ingredient list in the recipe, I'm assuming it's around 130ml?

      Reply
      • Lucy says

        April 23, 2021 at 8:04 am

        Hi Liz, there is no milk in the actual cake - only in the frosting (which is 2 tbs). Hope that helps!

        Reply
    3. Kate says

      April 06, 2021 at 12:45 pm

      Why does my cake bubble when it’s in the oven? It’s tastes good but it has bubbled. Is there any reason for this?? XX

      Reply
      • Tash says

        April 06, 2021 at 11:53 pm

        There can be a few reasons for this unfortunately! There is some good information here: https://oureverydaylife.com/causes-bubbles-top-cakes-baking-33974.html

        Reply
    4. Jess says

      March 09, 2021 at 7:55 pm

      I’m not sure why but it took about double the recommended time to bake! Haven’t tasted yet (it’s for a party tomorrow) but fingers crossed it’s yummy. I’m a little worried it’s going to be dry 😭

      Reply
      • Lucy says

        March 10, 2021 at 5:28 am

        Hi Jess, cooking time is very much dependent on your oven so I wouldn't worry 🙂

        Reply
    5. Michael says

      February 28, 2021 at 7:16 pm

      Just made the vanilla cake.
      Tasted fantastic BUT it came out heavy.
      Not light at all.
      Where would I have gone wrong ?

      Reply
      • Tash says

        March 01, 2021 at 11:42 am

        That's a shame 🙁

        Did you reduce the sugar at all? If not, the other possible reason could be that your oven runs a bit cooler than the temperature specified and it baked a bit slow.

        Reply
    6. Vanessa says

      January 03, 2021 at 8:22 am

      Hi, is all of this mixed with just the normal bowl with blades at the bottom, or are we meant to use the butterfly whisk? Thanks

      Reply
      • Lauren Matheson says

        January 20, 2021 at 5:52 am

        Hello, yes, you just use the bowl and blades

        Reply
      • Ella says

        March 24, 2025 at 9:10 am

        I’m needing a pink cake for daughter birthday. Could I just add food colouring to this recipe?

        Reply
    7. Ella says

      December 20, 2020 at 11:50 am

      5 stars
      I love it and it taste delicious ?
      Thank for the great recipe

      Reply
    8. Kara says

      November 03, 2020 at 10:41 am

      Is it possible to double this recipe in one go?

      Reply
      • Lucy says

        November 04, 2020 at 6:45 am

        Hi Kara, yes you can 🙂

        Reply
    9. Fabiola says

      September 19, 2020 at 8:06 am

      5 stars
      All time favourite!
      Pretty chuffed I found this one bowl, quick, no fuss and delicious recipe. It’s now saved as a favourite.
      Cooked mine in a 25cm round silicon mould and worked perfectly. Have made several icing variations such as a simple lemon drizzle and all delicious with this versatile cake.
      Highly recommend.

      Reply
      • Lucy says

        September 20, 2020 at 8:23 am

        Fantastic! thank you for your feedback!

        Reply
    10. Esther says

      September 10, 2020 at 6:39 pm

      5 stars
      I was looking for a simple butter cake recipe to make in the TX. Reduced sugar to 150g and it came out perfectly. Baked in a 25cm x 20cm slab tin which was fine. It was plenty sweet with icing on as well. Thank You!

      Reply
    11. Tina says

      September 03, 2020 at 9:47 am

      Hi,

      Is it possible to reduce the sugar?

      Reply
      • Lucy says

        September 04, 2020 at 8:42 am

        Hi Tina, we always recommend following the exact recipe, but I'm sure it will be fine if the amount is just slightly reduced.

        Reply
    12. Cara says

      August 23, 2020 at 9:48 am

      5 stars
      Love this recipe! So good... ? 100% recommend!!

      Reply
      • Lucy says

        August 24, 2020 at 7:28 am

        That's fantastic! Thank you xxx

        Reply
    13. Sharon says

      August 22, 2020 at 12:30 pm

      What’s the best way to freeze/defrost? Lovely cake by the way!

      Reply
      • Lucy says

        August 23, 2020 at 8:44 am

        Hi Sharon, to freeze, wrap in a layer of plastic wrap and then another layer of foil and freeze for up to 3 months. To defrost, place the cake (still wrapped) on a wire rack and allow to defrost at room temperature, then unwrap, add frosting and serve.

        Reply
    14. Susie says

      May 08, 2020 at 3:18 pm

      Do you think this vanilla cake could be made as cupcakes?

      Reply
      • Lucy says

        May 09, 2020 at 8:41 am

        Absolutely!

        Reply
    15. Ashwini says

      September 05, 2019 at 7:41 pm

      Great Vanilla Cake, Looking Fresh and Smooth. We will enjoy the vanilla flavour. Adding Butter is the extra flavour to the cake.

      Reply
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