Description
A light and fluffy vanilla cake perfect for any occasion, with a soft texture and rich flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup milk
- 3 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 3 large eggs
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
- Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Add the vanilla extract.
- Combine the flour, baking powder, and salt in another bowl.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the creamed mixture alternately with the milk.
- Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pans.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool the cakes in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
Notes
For variations, consider adding cocoa powder for a marble effect or incorporating lemon zest for a refreshing twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 19g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 50mg