Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour (250 g)
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar (300 g)
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened (225 g)
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup milk (240 ml)
- 2 teaspoons baking powder (8 g)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (5 ml)
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch (23 cm) round cake pan. Line with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Mix in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk. Begin and end with the dry ingredients.
- Mix until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake for 35–40 minutes until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Use room temperature butter and eggs for a smoother batter.
- Avoid overmixing to keep the cake light and fluffy.
- Add chocolate chips or citrus zest for flavor variations.
- Dust with powdered sugar or add a simple glaze for decoration.
- Store the cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Freeze tightly wrapped cake for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Homestyle
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 360 kcal
- Sugar: 28 g
- Sodium: 160 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg
