how to make a simple cake

To make a simple cake, the basic steps are:

1. Gather ingredients: butter, sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, flour, baking powder, salt, and milk.
2. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
3. Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
4. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla extract.
5. Sift together dry ingredients: flour, baking powder, and salt.
6. Gradually add dry ingredients and milk alternately to the wet mixture, mixing just until combined.
7. Pour batter into a greased and floured cake pan.
8. Bake in the oven for about 30-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
9. Let the cake cool before frosting or serving.

This process yields a simple, moist vanilla cake that can be enjoyed plain or with frosting.