how to make a simple cake at home

To make a simple cake at home, follow this easy recipe using common ingredients and straightforward steps:

Ingredients

• 1 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup softened butter
• 2 large eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 3/4 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 cup milk

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round or square cake pan.
2. In a mixing bowl, beat the sugar and butter together until light and fluffy.
3. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Then mix in the vanilla extract.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour and baking powder.
5. Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk, and stir until smooth.
6. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30-40 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
7. Let the cake cool before serving or frosting.

This simple method yields a moist, tender cake that can be enjoyed plain or with frosting of choice.