Whole Cakes Recipe
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Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
Wet Ingredients
Optional Add-ins
Method
Preparation
- 1
Preheat the oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- 2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
- 3
Cream Butter and Sugar
In another bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy. Gradually add the granulated sugar and continue to beat until the mixture is light and fluffy.
- 4
Add Eggs and Vanilla
Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Then mix in the vanilla extract.
- 5
Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures
Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet mixture, alternating with the milk. Start and end with the flour mixture. Mix until just combined.
- 6
Add Optional Ingredients
If using, fold in chocolate chips, chopped nuts, or fruit puree to the batter until evenly distributed.
Baking
- 7
Pour Batter into Pans
Divide the batter evenly between the two prepared cake pans.
- 8
Bake the Cakes
Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- 9
Cool the Cakes
Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then turn them out onto wire racks to cool completely.
Frosting (optional)
- 10
Prepare Frosting
You can frost the cakes with your favorite icing or frosting once they are completely cooled.