Homemade Vanilla Cake Recipe

1. Preheat the oven:
   • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
   • Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans or line them with parchment paper.
2. Prepare the dry ingredients:
   • In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
3. Cream the butter and sugar:
   • In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar together using a hand mixer or stand mixer on medium speed until the mixture is light and fluffy, about 4-5 minutes.
4. Add eggs and vanilla:
   • Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
   • Stir in the vanilla extract.
5. Alternate adding the dry ingredients and milk:
   • With the mixer on low speed, alternate adding the dry ingredients and the milk, starting and ending with the dry ingredients.
   • Mix just until combined. Be careful not to overmix.
6. Bake the cake:
   • Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.
   • Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cakes comes out clean.
7. Cool the cakes:
   • Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then remove from the pans and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
8. Frost and decorate:
   • Once the cakes are completely cool, you can frost and decorate the cake with your favorite frosting. Vanilla buttercream or chocolate ganache would be great choices!

This Homemade Vanilla Cake 🍰 is a soft, flavorful, and versatile base for any cake decoration or frosting you desire. Whether served on its own or layered with delicious fillings, it’s sure to be a hit at any celebration! 🎉

Let me know if you’d like a frosting recipe to go with this cake!