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Easy Cake

A simple and quick cake recipe perfect for beginners, yielding a soft and moist cake ideal for any occasion.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 1 cup milk
  • 3 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 3 large eggs

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour a cake pan.
  2. In a large bowl, mix the softened butter and sugar until creamy.
  3. Add the eggs and vanilla extract to the bowl and mix well.
  4. In another bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk. Mix until smooth.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan.
Baking
  1. Bake in the oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  2. Let the cake cool before slicing and serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Calories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 4gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 150mgSugar: 14g

Notes

You can serve this cake warm or at room temperature. Dress it up with frosting, fresh fruit, or a dusting of powdered sugar. It also pairs well with a scoop of ice cream or whipped cream for extra indulgence. Store covered at room temperature for up to 3 days, in the refrigerator for up to a week, or freeze for up to 3 months.

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