Ingredients
– 2 cups all-purpose flour
– 1 cup granulated sugar
– 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
– 1 cup milk
– 2 large eggs
– 2 teaspoons baking powder
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– 1/2 teaspoon salt
– 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
– 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
– 1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional)
Equipment Needed
– Large mixing bowl
– Measuring cups and spoons
– Electric mixer or whisk
– 9×13 inch baking pan
– Rubber spatula
– Cooling rack
– Parchment paper (optional)
Step-by-Step Instructions
It all starts by preheating my oven to 350°F (175°C). While that’s heating up, I gather my ingredients and begin to mix the dry ingredients together: flour, baking powder, and salt. In a separate bowl, I cream the butter and sugar until it’s light and fluffy. The moment that sugar meets butter is when the magic starts—I love the sweet aroma filling my kitchen! Once that’s done, I add in the eggs, vanilla extract, and milk until well combined. This creates a wonderfully smooth batter that smells divine. (See the next page below to continue steps…)