Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder (optional for chocolate variation)
Feel free to swap out the whole milk for almond or oat milk if you’re catering to dietary preferences. And if you’re out of vanilla, a touch of almond extract can add a delightful twist.
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare your cake pans by greasing them with butter and dusting with flour.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy, around 3-4 minutes. This step is crucial for that airy texture.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. It’s a bit like life with kids—one step at a time, right?
- Mix in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt. If you’re going for a chocolate cake, add the cocoa powder here.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk. Start and end with the dry ingredients for the best texture.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Remember, every oven is a little different, so keep an eye on those cakes!
- Let the cakes cool in their pans for about 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: International
Keywords: Delicious Homemade Cakes, recipe, cooking, food
