Ingredients
– 1 cup all-purpose flour
– 1 cup granulated sugar
– ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
– 4 large eggs
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
– ¼ teaspoon salt
– ½ cup milk
Equipment Needed
– Mixing bowls
– Electric mixer or whisk
– Measuring cups and spoons
– 9-inch round cake pans
– Parchment paper
– Cooling rack
Step-by-Step Instructions
First, I preheat my oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare my cake pans by greasing them with butter and lining the bottom with parchment paper—this ensures that the cake will come out perfectly. In a large mixing bowl, I combine the softened butter and sugar, and using my electric mixer, I beat them together until the mixture is light and fluffy. This usually takes about 3-4 minutes and makes the kitchen smell heavenly! (See the next page below to continue steps…)