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Ingredients
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Cake Ingredients
Method
Cake Directions
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it's ready for baking.
- 2
Prepare the Baking Pan
Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- 3
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
- 4
Cream Butter and Sugar
In a separate bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.
- 5
Add Eggs and Vanilla
Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- 6
Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients
Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet mixture, alternating with the milk, starting and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
- 7
Pour Batter into Pan
Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan, spreading it evenly with a spatula.
- 8
Bake the Cake
Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- 9
Cool the Cake
Once baked, remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.