Making a cake can be a fun and rewarding experience, even for beginners. Here's a simple recipe to get you started:
Ingredients:
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup milk
For the frosting:
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
2 cups powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons milk
Instructions:
1 - Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a round cake pan.
2- In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
3 - In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. You can use an electric mixer or do this by hand with a wooden spoon.
4 - Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
5 - Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk. Begin and end with the flour mixture. Mix until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
6 - Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
7 - Bake in the preheated oven for about 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8 - Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for about 10 minutes. Then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
9 - While the cake is cooling, prepare the frosting. In a mixing bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy. Gradually add the powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and milk, and continue beating until the frosting is smooth and spreadable.
10 - Once the cake has cooled completely, you can frost it with the prepared frosting. You can also add any additional decorations or toppings of your choice.
And there you have it—a delicious homemade cake! Remember, practice makes perfect, so don't worry if it's not perfect the first time. Enjoy your baking journey and have fun experimenting with different flavors and decorations.
