If you’re looking for classic cake recipes, you can’t go wrong with a Simple White Cake or a Vanilla Cake. Both are easy to make and are perfect for any occasion.
Simple White Cake Recipe
Ingredients:
– 3 cups all-purpose flour
– 2 tsp baking powder
– 1/2 tsp baking soda
– 1/2 tsp salt
– 1 cup butter, softened
– 2 cups sugar
– 5 large eggs
– 1 cup buttermilk
– 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions:
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease and flour two 9 inch round cake pans.
2. In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
5. Add the dry ingredients to the creamed mixture alternating with the buttermilk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients.
6. Beat in the vanilla extract.
7. Pour the batter into the prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
8. Let the cakes cool in the pans for 15 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.
Vanilla Cake Recipe
Ingredients:
– 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
– 2 tsp baking powder
– 1/4 tsp baking soda
– 1/2 tsp salt
– 3/4 cup butter, softened
– 1 1/2 cups sugar
– 4 large eggs
– 1 cup buttermilk
– 2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions:
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease and flour two 9 inch round cake pans.
2. In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
5. Add the dry ingredients to the creamed mixture alternating with the buttermilk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients.
6. Beat in the vanilla extract.
7. Pour the batter into the prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
8. Let the cakes cool in the pans for 15 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.
Whether you’re looking for a simple white cake or a classic vanilla cake, these recipes are sure to please. Both cakes are moist and flavorful and are perfect for any occasion. Enjoy!
