Ingredients
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3 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups granulated sugar
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
4 large eggs
1 cup whole milk
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C)
Sift flour and baking powder into a bowl
In separate bowl, cream butter and sugar until light
Add eggs one at a time, beating well
Alternately add dry ingredients and milk
Pour batter into prepared cake pan
Bake for 30 minutes until golden
Let cool completely before frosting
Decorate with fresh berries and a minimalist topper
Notes
Scald milk first for enhanced flavor
Use room temperature butter for better texture
Replace with powdered sugar frosting for holidays
Store in airtight container for 3 days
- Prep Time: 90
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Cake Decorating Ideas for Beginners
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Modern Baking
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/16th of cake)
- Calories: 212
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg