Ingredients
- 1 cup (225g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs, at room temperature
- 2 cups (240g) all-purpose flour, sifted
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup (120ml) whole milk, at room temperature
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- Optional: powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour an 8-inch round cake pan (or line with parchment paper).
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy (about 3–5 minutes).
- Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the sifted flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture in three parts, alternating with the milk. Begin and end with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined — do not overmix.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Dust with powdered sugar before serving, if desired.
Enjoy your soft, melt-in-the-mouth cake with a cup of tea or coffee! ☕🍰
If you’d like, I can help you adapt this to a flavor like lemon, chocolate, or almond — just say so!