Making a cake doesn’t have to be complicated and time-consuming. The perfect cake can be made with a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time. Let’s take a look at a classic white cake recipe that will make your family’s taste buds come alive!
Ingredients:
– 4 cups all-purpose flour
– 2 cups sugar
– 2 sticks butter (at room temperature)
– 2 teaspoons baking powder
– 1 teaspoon baking soda
– 1 teaspoon salt
– 4 eggs
– 2 cups buttermilk
– 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions:
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F. Grease and flour two 8-inch cake pans and set aside.
2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating after each addition.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
5. Alternately add the dry ingredients and buttermilk to the creamed mixture, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients.
6. Beat in the vanilla extract.
7. Divide the batter evenly between the two prepared cake pans.
8. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cakes comes out clean.
9. Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes before turning out onto a cooling rack to cool completely.
10. Frost with your favorite frosting, and enjoy!
