If you’re looking for a classic cake recipe, look no further! This simple white cake recipe is the perfect vanilla cake recipe for any occasion. This easy-to-follow recipe is sure to be a hit with family and friends.
Ingredients:
– 2 cups all-purpose flour
– 1 teaspoon baking powder
– ½ teaspoon baking soda
– ½ teaspoon salt
– 1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened
– 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar
– 4 large eggs
– 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
– 1 ¼ cups buttermilk
Instructions:
1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour two 8-inch round cake pans.
2. In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
3. In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add in the eggs, one at a time, beating after each addition. Beat in the vanilla extract.
4. Alternating the dry ingredients and the buttermilk, add the ingredients to the butter mixture, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients.
5. Divide the batter evenly between the two prepared cake pans. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
6. Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then turn out onto wire racks to cool completely.
7. Frost with your favorite frosting and enjoy!
