recipes
Making the perfect cake is a labor of love. Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned baker, there is one cake recipe you should always keep handy – the classic Simple White Cake. This delectable vanilla-flavored cake is easy to make and incredibly versatile. You can dress it up with buttercream frosting, fresh fruit, and more, or serve it simply for a simply delicious treat. Here is the recipe for the classic Simple White Cake.
Ingredients:
– 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
– 2 teaspoons baking powder
– ½ teaspoon salt
– ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
– 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
– 4 large eggs
– 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
– 1 cup whole milk
Instructions:
1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
3. In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, and mix until well combined.
4. Add vanilla extract and mix until combined.
5. Slowly add in dry ingredients, alternating with the milk. Begin and end with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
6. Pour batter into prepared cake pans and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cakes comes out clean.
7. Let cakes cool in pans for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
8. Frost and decorate as desired. Enjoy!