Making a perfect cake can be an intimidating task for some bakers, but there is one classic cake recipe that’s easy to make and will impress your guests: the Simple White Cake. This vanilla cake recipe is delicious, moist, and incredibly versatile. You can frost it with whatever you like and dress it up with fresh fruit, nuts, and other decorations.
To make this delicious cake, you’ll need the following ingredients:
• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
• 4 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup milk
Now that you have all the ingredients, you can start baking. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round pans and set aside.
In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. In a separate large bowl, beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each one. Add the vanilla extract and mix until combined.
Alternate adding the dry ingredients and the milk to the butter mixture, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Beat until just combined. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes. Check for doneness with a toothpick.
Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. Once the cakes are cool, you can frost and decorate them however you like. Enjoy!
