Quick and Favorite Cake
Whip up a homemade dessert in no time with this Quick and Favorite Cake, perfect for when you're craving something sweet but short on time. With just 10 minutes of prep and simple pantry staples like all-purpose flour, sugar, and vanilla extract, this classic cake delivers a rich, buttery flavor and a soft, moist crumb. The easy-to-follow steps include creaming softened butter with sugar for a fluffy foundation, while alternating dry ingredients with milk ensures a perfectly tender texture. Baked to golden perfection in under 30 minutes, it's a versatile treat that can be served plain, dusted with powdered sugar, or dressed up with whipped cream and fresh fruit for a decadent touch. Ideal as an after-dinner dessert or an afternoon indulgence, this go-to cake recipe is bound to become a family favorite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 0.5 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 pieces large eggs
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, use an electric mixer to cream the softened butter and sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in the vanilla extract.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk. Begin and end with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then, transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Slice and serve plain, dusted with powdered sugar, or topped with whipped cream and fresh fruit.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
320 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 13.9 g | 18% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.3 g | 42% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 80 mg | 27% | |
| Sodium | 188 mg | 8% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 43.9 g | 16% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.6 g | 2% | |
| Total Sugars | 26.0 g | ||
| Protein | 4.6 g | 9% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 29 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 1.1 mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 61 mg | 1% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
