Bake A Cake From Scratch

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan with butter or cooking spray.

2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.

3. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed to ensure all ingredients are well incorporated.

4. Stir in the vanilla extract to the butter, sugar, and egg mixture.

5. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.

6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk. Begin and end with the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix the batter, as this can result in a tough cake.

7. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top with a spatula to ensure even baking.

8. Bake the cake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

9. Once baked, remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then, carefully transfer the cake to a wire rack to cool completely.

10. Once the cake has cooled, you can frost or decorate it as desired.