Description
A beautifully simple and moist cake that’s perfect for any occasion, customizable with your favorite frostings and decorations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup milk
- 3 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 3 large eggs
- Frosting (cream cheese or buttercream)
- Fresh fruits or edible flowers for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla.
- In another bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the milk. Mix until just combined.
- Pour the batter evenly into the prepared cake pans.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow to cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
- Once cooled, frost the cake with your choice of frosting and decorate with fresh fruits or edible flowers for a minimalistic aesthetic.
Notes
For best results, ensure all ingredients are at room temperature. Experiment with flavors by adding zest or using different frostings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: cake, minimalist cake, dessert, birthday cake, easy cake