Old-Fashioned Vanilla Wafer Cake 🍰
A moist, buttery, and nostalgic Southern-style cake made with vanilla wafers—no flour needed! Perfect with coffee or as a simple dessert.
Ingredients
*(Serves 10-12)*
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1 (11 oz) box vanilla wafers, finely crushed (about 2.5 cups crumbs)
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1 cup granulated sugar
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1 tsp baking powder
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3 large eggs
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1 cup whole milk
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1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, melted
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
For the Glaze (Optional):
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1 cup powdered sugar
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2-3 tbsp milk or lemon juice
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1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
1️⃣ Prep: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan or Bundt pan.
2️⃣ Crush wafers: Pulse wafers in a food processor until fine (or crush in a bag with a rolling pin).
3️⃣ Mix dry ingredients: In a bowl, combine wafer crumbs, sugar, and baking powder.
4️⃣ Add wet ingredients: Stir in eggs, milk, melted butter, and vanilla until smooth. Fold in nuts (if using).
5️⃣ Bake: Pour into pan and bake 30-35 mins (until a toothpick comes out clean).
6️⃣ Glaze (optional): Whisk glaze ingredients and drizzle over cooled cake.
Tips & Variations
✨ Extra moist? Add 1 mashed banana or 1/2 cup crushed pineapple (drained).
🍫 Chocolate twist: Swap 1/4 cup crumbs for cocoa powder.
🍓 Serve with: Fresh berries or whipped cream.
Why It’s a Classic
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Uses pantry staples—no flour!
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Dense yet tender (like a cross between cake and banana bread).
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Better the next day as flavors meld.
Pairs perfectly with: Sweet tea or a scoop of vanilla ice cream!
Want a mini trifle version with layers of pudding? Just ask! 😊
