Making a delicious classic cake doesn’t have to be complicated. Whether you’re a novice or experienced baker, this simple white cake recipe is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. With just a few basic ingredients and some time in the kitchen, you can have a moist and fluffy vanilla cake that everyone will love.
To make this classic cake, you’ll need:
2 cups of all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon of baking powder
1 teaspoon of baking soda
1/2 teaspoon of salt
3/4 cup of unsalted butter, softened
1 1/2 cups of granulated sugar
3 large eggs
2 teaspoons of vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups of buttermilk
To get started, preheat your oven to 350°F. Grease and flour two 8-inch round cake pans and set aside.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
In a large bowl, beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs and vanilla extract and beat until combined.
Add the dry ingredients and the buttermilk alternately to the wet ingredients, starting and ending with the dry ingredients. Beat until everything is combined.
Divide the batter between the two cake pans. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean when inserted into the center of the cake.
Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes. Then, turn them out onto a cooling rack to cool completely before decorating.
Enjoy your homemade classic white cake!
