Delightful Simple Cake Recipe
This is a simple yet delightful cake. It is both flavorful and straightforward to prepare. It can be adorned with either minimal or intricate decorations.
Ingredients:
- 1½ cups flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 stick butter, softened
- ½ cup sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
- 2 eggs
- ½ cup milk (can be substituted with water.)
- If you want chocolate cake, put 1 cup cocoa power
SUPPLIES:
- 8-inch round cake pan
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Sifter
- 2 bowls (small and large)
- Electric mixer
- Spatula
- Wire rack
Directions:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
- Grease and flour a round 8-inch cake pan.
- Sift the flour and baking powder together into the small bowl {if using cocoa power put it in too}.
- Measure the butter, sugar, and vanilla into the large bowl.
- Using the electric mixer, cream the butter, sugar, and vanilla together.
- Add the eggs, one at a time; mix on medium speed until light and fluffy.
- Then mix in the milk.
- Slowly add the flour mixture to the butter mixture and beat until well combined.
- Pour the cake batter into the prepared pan. Use a spatula to scrape the cake batter off the sides of the bowl.
- Bake for 20-30 minutes, until the top of the cake is golden and springs back when touched lightly.
- Cool the cake on a wire rack, then turn it onto a plate and frost.
Tips:
To make sure the cake is done stick a toothpick or cake-tester (a long, thin wire) into the center of the cake. If it comes out wet, the cake needs to bake a little longer. If it comes out dry (or with crumbs on it), your cake is ready!
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