Cake Recipe
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Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
Wet Ingredients
Method
Preparation
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). This ensures that the cake will bake evenly.
- 2
Prepare the Baking Pan
Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
Mixing Dry Ingredients
- 3
Combine Dry Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
Mixing Wet Ingredients
- 4
Cream Butter and Sugar
In a separate bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar 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 with Milk
Gradually add the milk to the wet mixture, mixing until smooth.
Combining Ingredients
- 7
Mix Wet and Dry
Pour the wet mixture into the bowl with the dry ingredients. Stir gently until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
Baking
- 8
Bake the Cake
Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it evenly. Bake for 30-35 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.