Ingredients:
- 1 Β½ cups (190g) all-purpose flour πΎ
- 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar π¬
- Β½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened π§
- 2 large eggs π₯π₯
- 1 cup (240ml) whole milk π₯
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract π
- 2 teaspoons baking powder π§
- ΒΌ teaspoon salt π§
Instructions:
- Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 350Β°F (175Β°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan or line it with parchment paper. π₯
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside. π₯
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. This should take about 3-4 minutes. πͺ
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time, making sure each is fully incorporated before adding the next. Stir in the vanilla extract. π°
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk. Begin and end with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined. π₯
- Pour and Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top with a spatula. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. β²οΈ
- Cool and Enjoy: Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely. Once cooled, frost or enjoy as is! ππ
Enjoy baking and indulging in your homemade vanilla cake! π°β¨