Description
Indulge in the delight of a classic fluffy cake that captures the essence of joyful celebrations. This easy-to-follow recipe produces a moist, golden cake that’s perfect for birthdays, gatherings, or simply satisfying your sweet tooth. With just a handful of ingredients and simple steps, you’ll create a delicious treat that brings smiles to every occasion. Let’s bake together and make unforgettable memories!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 2 ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 4 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 cup whole milk
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy (about 3-4 minutes).
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
- Gradually mix in the dry ingredients with the milk, starting and ending with dry ingredients to maintain fluffiness.
- Pour the batter evenly into prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown; a toothpick should come out clean from the center.
- Allow cooling before frosting or serving plain.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Classic
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (80g)
- Calories: 295
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg