Start by preheating your oven to 180°C. Grease your cake pan with butter or oil. You can also line it with parchment paper. This helps the cake come out easily after baking.

Take a large mixing bowl. Add eggs, water and vegetable oil. Whisk them together until smooth. Make sure everything is well combined. This step builds the base for your cake batter.

Now pour the Betty Crocker vanilla cake mix into the bowl. Stir slowly to avoid lumps. Mix until the batter becomes smooth and thick. Do not overmix or the cake may become dense.

If you like extra flavor, add vanilla extract. Mix gently again. This step gives your cake a richer and more homemade taste. It also enhances the sweet aroma while baking.

Carefully pour the batter into your prepared cake pan. Spread it evenly using a spatula. Tap the pan lightly on the counter to remove air bubbles from the batter.

Place the pan in the oven. Bake for about 30 minutes. Check with a toothpick. If it comes out clean, your cake is ready. Avoid opening the oven too early.

Remove the cake from the oven. Let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then transfer it to a cooling rack. Cooling helps the cake set properly and stay soft.

Once cooled, add frosting or powdered sugar. You can also decorate with fruits or chocolate. Slice and serve your delicious homemade vanilla cake with family and friends.