Ingredients
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup whole milk (room temperature)
- ⅓ cup unsalted butter (melted and cooled)
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt until combined.
- Combine wet ingredients: In another bowl, whisk the milk, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Combine wet and dry: Gradually pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, stirring gently until just combined. Do not overmix; a few lumps are okay.
- Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool: Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Serve: Slice and serve plain, or dust with powdered sugar or top with your favorite frosting or fresh fruit.
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