Ingredients
– 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
– 2 cups granulated sugar
– 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
– 1 cup buttermilk
– 3 large eggs
– 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
– 1 tablespoon baking powder
– 1 teaspoon baking soda
– ½ teaspoon salt
Equipment Needed
– Mixing bowls
– Electric mixer or whisk
– 9-inch round cake pans (2)
– Parchment paper
– Cooling rack
– Spatula
Step-by-Step Instructions
First, I start by preheating my oven to 350°F (175°C). I then grease my two 9-inch round cake pans and line the bottoms with parchment paper to ensure that my cakes come out easily. In a large mixing bowl, I cream together the softened butter and sugar until it’s pale and fluffy. This is the part where the heavenly scent of vanilla fills the kitchen! I take my time with this to make sure the butter and sugar are well combined, around 5–7 minutes of mixing usually does the trick. (See the next page below to continue steps…)