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Ingredients
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Cake Base
Flavor Variations
Frosting
Method
Cake Preparation
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two sheet cake pans.
- 2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- 3
- 4
Add Eggs and Vanilla
Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- 5
- 6
Add Flavors
Divide the batter into separate bowls and add desired flavor variations (cocoa powder, lemon zest, or almond extract) to each.
- 7
Pour and Bake
Pour the batter into the prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- 8
Cool the Cakes
Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
Frosting Preparation
- 9
Prepare Frosting
In a mixing bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, mixing well.
- 10
Add Vanilla and Milk
Stir in vanilla extract and milk until the frosting reaches a spreadable consistency.
- 11
Frost the Cakes
Once the cakes are completely cooled, spread the frosting evenly over the top and sides of the cakes.