Vanilla Cake

Ingredients

• 0.5 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs (At room temperature)
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1.5 cup all-purpose flour
• 1.5 tsp baking powder
• 0.25 tsp fine salt
• 0.5 cup whole milk (At room temperature)

Steps

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour an 8-inch round cake pan, or line the bottom with parchment paper.

2. 2

   In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt until evenly combined.

3. 3

   In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar with an electric mixer on medium speed for 3–5 minutes, until pale, light, and fluffy. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.

4. 4

   Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add the vanilla extract and mix until incorporated.

5. 5

   Add about one-third of the dry ingredients to the butter mixture and mix on low speed just until nearly combined.

6. 6

   Add half of the milk and mix briefly. Repeat with another third of the dry ingredients, the remaining milk, and then the remaining dry ingredients. Stop mixing as soon as the batter is smooth; do not overmix.

7. 7

   Transfer the batter to the prepared pan and smooth the top with a spatula. Gently tap the pan once or twice on the counter to release large air bubbles.

8. 8

   Bake for 28–32 minutes, until the top is lightly golden, the center springs back when gently pressed, and a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.

9. 9

   Cool the cake in the pan for 10 minutes. Run a thin knife around the edge, turn the cake out onto a wire rack, and let it cool completely before frosting or slicing.

Notes

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Nutrition per serving

• dessert
• cake
• baked
• vanilla
• vegetarian