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) to ensure it's hot enough for baking.
- 2
Prepare Baking Pan
Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans to prevent sticking.
Mixing
- 3
Combine Dry Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
- 4
Cream Butter and Sugar
In another bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy. Gradually add the granulated sugar and beat until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
- 5
Add Eggs and Vanilla
Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Then stir in the vanilla extract.
- 6
Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk. Begin and end with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
Baking
- 7
Add Optional Ingredients
If desired, fold in chocolate chips and/or nuts into the batter.
- 8
Pour Batter into Pans
Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.
- 9
Bake the Cakes
Place the pans in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Cooling and Serving
- 10
Cool the Cakes
Remove the cakes from the oven and let them cool in the pans for 10 minutes. Then turn them out onto wire racks to cool completely.
- 11
Serve
Once cooled, frost with your favorite frosting or serve plain. Slice and enjoy your delicious homemade cakes!
