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Discover the joy of baking an American cake! 🍰 Follow our easy recipe for a delicious treat that will impress everyone! 🎉
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Instructions

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.
  • 2.5 teaspoons baking powder Provides leavening for a light, fluffy cake.
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt Enhances flavor and balances sweetness.
Wet Ingredients
  • 0.5 cups unsalted butter Adds richness and moisture; softened for easy mixing.
  • 3 large eggs Bind ingredients together and add moisture; room temperature works best.
  • 1 cup milk Adds moisture and helps create a tender crumb; whole milk is ideal.
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract Infuses a delightful flavor; use pure extract for the best taste.
  • 0.5 cups vegetable oil Keeps the cake moist and tender; can substitute with applesauce.

Equipment

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

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Gather your ingredients: flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, butter, eggs, milk, and vanilla extract. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour your cake pans.
Step 1: Mix Dry Ingredients
  1. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. This helps to evenly distribute the leavening agent.
Step 2: Cream Butter and Sugar
  1. In another bowl, beat softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. This usually takes about 3-5 minutes.
Step 3: Add Eggs
  1. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Don’t forget to scrape down the sides of the bowl!
Step 4: Combine Mixtures
  1. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with milk. Start and end with the dry ingredients.
Step 5: Add Vanilla
  1. Stir in the vanilla extract for that delightful flavor. Mix until just combined.
Step 6: Pour into Pans
  1. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans. Smooth the tops with a spatula.
Step 7: Bake
  1. Place the pans in the oven and bake for 25-30 minutes. Check for doneness with a toothpick!
Step 8: Cool the Cakes
  1. Once baked, let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes. Then, transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
Step 9: Frost and Decorate
  1. Once cooled, frost with your favorite icing. Get creative with decorations!
Step 10: Enjoy!
  1. Slice, serve, and enjoy your delicious American cake at your next celebration!