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Simple White Cake Recipe

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This Simple White Cake is a classic, light, and fluffy dessert that’s perfect for any occasion. Made with basic pantry ingredients like sugar, butter, eggs, and vanilla, this easy-to-make cake delivers moist and tender crumb with a delicate vanilla flavor. Whether dressed up with frosting or enjoyed plain, it’s a timeless treat that everyone will love.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 ¾ teaspoons baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon table salt

Wet Ingredients

  • ½ cup whole milk, room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened

Other

  • 1 cup white sugar

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch square cake pan thoroughly to prevent sticking.
  2. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a mixing bowl, use an electric mixer to beat the softened butter and white sugar together until the mixture becomes light in color and fluffy, about 3 to 4 minutes.
  3. Add Eggs and Vanilla: Add the eggs one at a time, beating briefly after each addition for a total of about 30 seconds. Then mix in the vanilla extract for approximately 15 seconds until combined.
  4. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt until evenly mixed.
  5. Incorporate Dry Ingredients and Milk: With the mixer on low speed, gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the butter mixture in three batches, alternating with the milk. Start and end with the dry mixture. Mix gently and just until combined, stopping to scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed, for about 2 minutes total.
  6. Pour and Spread Batter: Spread the prepared batter evenly into the greased and floured pan.
  7. Bake the Cake: Bake in the preheated oven for about 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. Cool the Cake: Remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Then invert the cake onto the wire rack, remove the pan, and let the cake cool completely before frosting or serving.

Notes

  • Make sure all cold ingredients, especially eggs and milk, are brought to room temperature for a better texture and proper mixing.
  • Do not overmix the batter once the flour is added to avoid a dense cake.
  • Use fresh baking powder to ensure proper rising.
  • This cake pairs well with buttercream, cream cheese frosting or fresh fruit toppings.
  • To store, wrap the cake tightly and keep at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate for up to 5 days.

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