Ingredients
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 ¾ cups granulated sugar
2 ½ teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
3 large eggs, room temperature
1 cup whole milk, room temperature
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
½ cup vegetable oil
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C)
Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans
In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar
In a separate bowl, cream softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy
Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition
Stir in milk and vanilla until fully incorporated
Gradually blend in dry ingredients, alternating with vegetable oil
Pour batter evenly into prepared pans
Bake 28-32 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean
Cool completely before frosting
Notes
For best results, use a digital kitchen scale for precise flour measurement
Substitute buttermilk if desired for extra tenderness (ensure using halal-certified product)
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate for 5 days
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Cake Recipes & Easy Baking Ideas
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/12 of cake)
- Calories: 375
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 60mg