Classic Homemade Vanilla Cake

Ingredients

• 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 2 ½ teaspoons baking powder
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 ¾ cups sugar
• 4 large eggs
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup milk
• 2 tablespoons sour cream or yogurt

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 8-inch cake pans.
2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
3. In another bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
5. Gradually add dry ingredients and milk alternately into the batter. Mix until smooth.
6. Fold in sour cream or yogurt for extra softness.
7. Divide batter evenly into prepared pans.
8. Bake for 30–35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
9. Let cakes cool for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
10. Frost with vanilla buttercream or serve plain.

Tips

• Use room-temperature ingredients for a smooth batter.
• Do not overmix the batter to keep the cake soft and fluffy.
• Add a little almond extract for extra flavor.
• Chill the cake before frosting for cleaner layers.
• Store in an airtight container to keep it moist longer.