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american cakes

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Cake
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Instructions Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 2 cups All-purpose flour A key ingredient for structure and texture.
  • 1.5 cups Sugar Adds sweetness and helps with browning.
  • 2 teaspoons Baking powder A leavening agent that helps cakes rise.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking soda Works with acidic ingredients to create lift.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Enhances flavor and balances sweetness.
Wet Ingredients
  • 0.5 cups Unsalted butter Provides richness and moisture; make sure it's at room temperature for easy mixing.
  • 3 large Eggs Bind ingredients together and add moisture; use room temperature eggs for best results.
  • 1 cup Milk Adds moisture and richness; can be substituted with almond or oat milk for a dairy-free option.
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract Adds a warm, sweet flavor; use pure extract for the best taste.
  • 0.5 cups Cocoa powder For chocolate cakes, adds rich flavor and color.

Equipment

  • 2 Cake pans Greased and floured
  • 1 Large bowl For mixing dry ingredients
  • 1 Mixer For creaming butter and sugar
  • 1 Spatula For smoothing batter
  • 1 Wire rack For cooling cakes

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Gather your ingredients and preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour your cake pans.
Step 1: Mix the Dry Ingredients
  1. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
Step 2: Cream the Butter and Sugar
  1. In another bowl, beat softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. This should take about 3-5 minutes.
Step 3: Add Eggs and Vanilla
  1. Crack in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
Step 4: Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients
  1. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet mixture, alternating with milk. Start and end with the dry ingredients.
Step 5: Pour into Pans
  1. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans. Smooth the tops with a spatula.
Step 6: Bake the Cakes
  1. Place the pans in the oven and bake for 25-30 minutes. Check for doneness with a toothpick.
Step 7: Cool the Cakes
  1. Once baked, remove from the oven and let cool in the pans for 10 minutes. Then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
Step 8: Frost and Decorate
  1. Once cooled, frost with your favorite icing and add sprinkles or fruit for decoration. Enjoy your delicious creation!

Notes

Essential nutrition facts per serving:
Calories Fat Protein Carbs
350 15g 5g 50g