Cake Recipe

Learning how to bake a cake is one oddly satisfying experience and a fulfilling skill to gain. And while you are on your journey to find the best cake, why not make your own?

If you’re still a beginner, this basic cake recipe is the perfect starting point to try. With just a few ingredients and easy steps, you'll have a moist, fluffy cake that's perfect for any occasion. Just get used to the ingredients and processes necessary for this food, and you can eventually level it up at your own pace by adding new flavors!

How to Make a Cake

Ingredients

1 cup butter, softened 

1 1/2 cups granulated sugar 

4 large eggs 

2 teaspoons vanilla extract 

3 cups all-purpose flour 

2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 

1 cup milk

Preparation

Direction

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.

2. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.

3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.

4. In another bowl, combine the flour and baking powder. Gradually add to the creamed mixture, mixing until just combined.

5. Stir in the milk until the batter is smooth.

6. Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pans. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

7. Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

8. Frost and decorate as desired.

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