Cake Recipe
Here’s a simple and delicious vanilla cake recipe that is perfect for any occasion. It’s light, fluffy, and easy to make. You can decorate it with frosting, fresh fruits, or a dusting of powdered sugar.
Ingredients of Cake Recipe:
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour (maida)
- 1 cup sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup milk
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
Optional:
- ¼ cup of yogurt or sour cream for extra moisture (if desired)
- Frosting (buttercream, cream cheese, or any of your choice)
- Fresh fruits, nuts, or sprinkles for decoration
Instructions of Cake Recipe:
1. Prepare the baking pan:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease a round or square cake pan (8 or 9-inch) with butter or oil, and lightly flour it, or line the pan with parchment paper.
2. Mix dry ingredients:
- In a medium bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
3. Cream butter and sugar:
- In a large mixing bowl, beat together the softened butter and sugar using an electric mixer or whisk. Beat until the mixture is light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
4. Add eggs and vanilla:
- Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Then, add the vanilla extract and mix until combined.
5. Combine dry ingredients and wet ingredients:
- Gradually add the dry flour mixture to the wet ingredients (butter, sugar, eggs), alternating with the milk. Start and end with the flour mixture. Mix gently until the batter is smooth and well combined. (If you’re adding yogurt or sour cream for extra moisture, you can fold it in at this point.)
6. Pour batter into the pan:
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan, spreading it out evenly with a spatula.
7. Bake the cake:
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, and the top is golden brown.
- If the cake is browning too quickly, you can cover it loosely with aluminum foil and continue baking.
8. Cool the cake:
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then, transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before frosting or serving.
Tips:
- Make sure your butter is softened at room temperature for the best texture.
- If you want to make a layered cake, simply double the recipe and bake in two pans.
- For flavor variations, you can add cocoa powder for a chocolate cake or zest from an orange or lemon for a citrus twist.
- You can use this basic cake recipe as a base for various flavors by adding chocolate chips, fruits, or nuts.
Enjoy your homemade vanilla cake! It’s perfect for birthdays, celebrations, or as a simple treat with a cup of tea or coffee.