If you are a baking enthusiast, then you must be aware of the classic cakes recipes that have been passed down generations. One of the most popular, simple and classic cake recipes is the Simple White Cake. This Vanilla cake recipe is a favorite of many and can be used to make a variety of cakes.
To make this classic cake recipe, you will need the following ingredients:
– 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
– 2 teaspoons baking powder
– ½ teaspoon salt
– 1 cup butter, softened
– 1 ½ cups sugar
– 4 eggs
– 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
– 1 cup milk
To start, preheat your oven to 350 degrees. Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder and salt. Set aside.
In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, until blended. Stir in the vanilla extract.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk. Begin and end with the dry ingredients.
Divide the batter evenly between the two prepared cake pans. Bake for 30 minutes, or until the cakes are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes before turning out onto a wire rack to cool completely. When the cakes are cool, you can frost them or serve them as is. Enjoy!
