Xx Recipe

Preheat and prepare pan

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan or line it with parchment paper. Set aside to cool slightly while you mix the batter.

Combine dry ingredients

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together 2 cups all-purpose flour, 3/4 cup granulated sugar, 2 teaspoons baking powder, and 1/2 teaspoon salt until evenly distributed.

Combine wet ingredients

In a separate bowl or large measuring cup, whisk together 1 cup whole milk, 2 large eggs, 1/2 cup melted unsalted butter, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until smooth and homogenous.

Mix batter

Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and pour the wet mixture into it. Stir gently with a spatula or wooden spoon until just combined. Scrape the sides and bottom of the bowl to incorporate any dry streaks. Do not overmix; a few small lumps are fine.

Bake

Pour the batter into the prepared 9-inch pan, smoothing the top with a spatula. Bake in the preheated oven for 25–30 minutes, or until the top is golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.

Cool

Remove the cake from the oven and place on a wire rack. Let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then run a knife around the edge and invert onto the rack to finish cooling completely (about 30–45 minutes total cooling time depending on room temperature).

Once the cake is completely cool, dust the top lightly with 2 teaspoons powdered sugar. Arrange 1 cup fresh berries on top or serve them on the side. Slice and serve.