This simple white cake recipe is a classic cake recipe that is both delicious and easy to make. It has a light, fluffy texture and a creamy vanilla flavor. The recipe is a great starting point for any beginner baker, and can be adapted to make a variety of cakes.
To make this classic cake recipe, you’ll need:
– 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
– 1 teaspoon baking powder
– 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
– 1/2 teaspoon salt
– 1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened
– 1 3/4 cups sugar
– 4 large eggs
– 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
– 1 cup buttermilk
Preheat your oven to 350°F. Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
In a separate bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
Alternate adding the flour mixture and the buttermilk to the butter mixture, beginning and ending with the flour mixture. Beat until just combined.
Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cakes comes out clean.
Remove the cakes from the oven, and let cool before removing from the pans.
Enjoy your delicious homemade white cake!
