Homemade Cake
This easy homemade cake recipe results in fluffy layers with rich flavors, perfect for any occasion and loved by the whole family.
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened Use room temperature for best results.
- 1 cup milk Use whole or low-fat milk.
- 3 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3 large eggs Room temperature preferred.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla.
- In another bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the creamed mixture alternately with the milk, starting and ending with the flour mixture.
- Pour batter into prepared pans.
Baking
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Serve with powdered sugar, chocolate ganache, or ice cream. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week, or freeze for up to 3 months.