Vanilla Cake Recipe!

 

Here's a basic recipe for a classic vanilla cake. You can use this as a base and customize it by adding your favorite flavorings or frostings.
 

Classic Vanilla Cake Recipe:

Ingredients:

- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 1/4 cups whole milk

Instructions:

1. Preheat Oven:
   Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.

2. Combine Dry Ingredients:
   In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.

3. Cream Butter and Sugar:
   In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.

4. Add Eggs:
   Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Make sure to scrape down the sides of the bowl to ensure even mixing.

5. Add Vanilla Extract:
   Mix in the vanilla extract until well combined.

6. Alternate Dry Ingredients and Milk:
   Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients in three additions, alternating with the milk. Begin and end with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.

7. Pour Batter into Pans:
   Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans and smooth the tops.

8. Bake:
   Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. The exact baking time may vary, so start checking for doneness around 25 minutes.

9. Cool:
   Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.

10. Frost and Decorate:
    Once the cakes are completely cooled, you can frost and decorate them as desired. You can use buttercream frosting, cream cheese frosting, or any frosting of your choice.

Enjoy your homemade vanilla cake! Feel free to get creative with flavors and decorations to make it your own.