Description
A guide to making a moist and tender cake with tips on using the right ingredients and baking techniques to ensure your cake stays soft and fluffy.
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups cake flour
- 2 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup butter (softened)
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup milk (whole milk or buttermilk works best)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour your cake pans.
- In a bowl, whisk together cake flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Add vanilla extract and mix.
- Alternately add the dry ingredients and milk to the wet ingredients, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
- Pour batter into the prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For a lighter texture, use cake flour instead of all-purpose flour.
- Ensure your butter is softened to room temperature for smooth mixing.
- For added flavor and moisture, you can use buttermilk instead of regular milk.
- If you prefer a richer flavor, consider adding a tablespoon of sour cream or applesauce to the batter.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American