Are you in the mood for a classic cake recipe? Why not try this Simple White Cake! This vanilla cake recipe is quick, easy and sure to please.
Start by gathering the necessary ingredients and preheating the oven to 350 degrees.
In a medium bowl, sift together 2 ½ cups of all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons of baking powder and ½ teaspoon of salt. In a separate bowl, mix together 1 cup of softened butter, 2 cups of granulated sugar and 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract. Beat until the mixture is light and fluffy.
Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients in three separate batches. Alternate between adding a third of the dry ingredients and one-half cup of milk. Mix on a low speed until the ingredients are just combined.
Grease and flour two 8-inch round cake pans. Divide the batter between the pans and spread it out evenly. Bake for 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow the cakes to cool for 10 minutes before transferring them to a cooling rack.
Once the cakes have completely cooled, it’s time to decorate. You can frost the cake with your favorite frosting or add some fresh fruit to the top.
This Simple White Cake recipe is sure to be a hit. Enjoy!
