baking
Making a delicious cake can be a rewarding and enjoyable experience. The classic Simple White Cake is a favorite of many, and its simple ingredients and ease of preparation make it one of the most popular cake recipes.
Ingredients:
– 2 cups all-purpose flour
– 1 teaspoon baking powder
– 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
– 1/2 teaspoon salt
– 1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened
– 1 3/4 cups white sugar
– 4 large eggs
– 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
– 1 cup buttermilk
Instructions:
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
2. In a large bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
3. In a medium bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla.
4. Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, alternating with the buttermilk.
5. Beat until everything is combined. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans.
6. Bake for 30 to 40 minutes in the preheated oven, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
7. Allow to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
Enjoy your delicious Simple White Cake!
