Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs, at room temperature
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup whole milk or heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch cake pan and line the bottom with parchment paper.
- Cream butter and sugar together for several minutes until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each. Stir in vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Add dry ingredients to the butter mixture and mix gently until just combined.
- Pour in milk or cream and mix briefly. Do not overmix.
- Transfer batter to the prepared pan and bake for about 45 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cake cool in pan for a few minutes, then transfer to a rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Use cake flour for a softer crumb.
- Replace some milk with sour cream or yogurt for extra moisture.
- Swap vanilla extract with almond extract or add citrus zest for variation.
- Make dairy-free by using plant-based butter and milk.
- Cool completely before frosting or slicing for clean cuts.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 170mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
