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Vanilla cake
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Level:Easy
Prep:15 min
Cook:25 min
Total:40 min
Yield:4 Servings
Ingredients:
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- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs, at room temperature
- 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
Directions:
1
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two 9-inch (23cm) round cake pans and line the bottoms with parchment paper.
2
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
3
In a large mixing bowl, using an electric mixer, beat the butter until creamy, about 2 minutes.
4
Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
5
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients.
6
Beat in the vanilla extract.
7
Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and smooth the tops.
8
Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
9
Let the cakes cool in the pans for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
