vanilla cake

To make a simple vanilla cake, you'll need:

Ingredients:

- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

- 2 1/2 tsp baking powder

- 1/2 tsp salt

- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened

- 2 cups granulated sugar

- 4 large eggs

- 1 tbsp vanilla extract

- 1 1/4 cups whole milk

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease/flour your cake pans.

2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.

3. In a separate large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.

4. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.

5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk. Begin and end with the dry ingredients, mixing just until combined.

6. Pour the batter into the prepared pans and smooth the tops.

7. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

8. Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Feel free to get creative with frosting or add-ins! What do you think?