How to make a cake recipe step by step?
Here is a basic recipe for a vanilla cake:
Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 1 cup granulated
- 2 large
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup milk
Instructions:
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 8-inch round cake pans.
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In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
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In a separate large mixing bowl, cream the butter and together until light and fluffy. Beat in the one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
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Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk and mixing until just combined.
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Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans.
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Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cakes comes out clean.
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Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then remove them from the pans and transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Once the cakes are cool, you can frost and decorate them as desired.
Note
This recipe is for an 8-inch cake and you can adjust the ingredients accordingly for your desired size. Also you can use other flavors of extracts like lemon, almond, etc.
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