How to make cake at home

Here’s a basic recipe for a classic homemade cake. This recipe makes a simple vanilla cake, but you can customize it by adding different flavorings, extracts, or other ingredients.

Ingredients: CAKE

• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 4 large eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 1/4 cups milk

Instructions:

1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
2. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
3. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. This can be done with an electric mixer on medium speed for about 3-5 minutes.
4. Add Eggs: Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Make sure to scrape down the sides of the bowl to ensure everything is well incorporated.
5. Add Vanilla Extract: Mix in the vanilla extract.
6. Alternate Adding Dry Ingredients and Milk: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter and sugar mixture, alternating with the milk. Begin and end with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this can lead to a dense cake.
7. Divide Batter and Bake: Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans. Smooth the tops with a spatula. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8. Cool the Cakes: Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for about 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
9. Frost and Decorate: Once the cakes are completely cooled, you can frost and decorate them as desired. You can use buttercream, cream cheese frosting, chocolate ganache, or any frosting of your choice.

Enjoy your homemade cake! Feel free to get creative with flavours, fillings, and decorations to make it your own.

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