Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
1½ cups granulated sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
4 large eggs, room temperature
1 cup buttermilk, room temperature
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
In a stand mixer, cream butter and sugar on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
Alternately add dry ingredients and buttermilk to the mixer, beginning and ending with dry ingredients. Mix on low speed until just combined.
Fold in sour cream or Greek yogurt until smooth and homogeneous.
Divide batter between prepared pans. Bake for 22-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Let cakes cool in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Sift flour before measuring for optimal texture
Use buttermilk made with non-dairy milk (e.g., almond milk with lemon juice) for a vegan version
Store cake in an airtight container for up to 3 days at room temperature
Do not overmix batter; this can lead to a denser crumb
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 40
- Category: Cake Recipes & Easy Baking Ideas
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/15 of cake)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0.6g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg