Original Recipe

Preparation Steps

1. 1

   Preheat the Oven

   Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). This ensures that the cake will bake evenly.

2. 2

   Combine Dry Ingredients

   In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined.

3. 3

   Cream Butter and Sugar

   In a separate bowl, cream the unsalted butter until smooth. Add the granulated sugar gradually and continue to beat until the mixture is light and fluffy.

4. 4

   Add Eggs and Vanilla

   Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Add the vanilla extract and combine thoroughly.

5. 5

   Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients

   Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the butter mixture, alternating with milk. Start and end with the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.

6. 6

   Prepare Baking Pan

   Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.

7. 7

   Pour Batter and Bake

   Pour the batter into the prepared pan. Smooth the top with a spatula. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

8. 8

   Cool and Serve

   Once baked, let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.