How to make cake

 Making a cake is a delightful and rewarding process! Here’s a simple recipe to get you started:

Basic Vanilla Cake Recipe

Ingredients:

• 2 ½ cups (310g) all-purpose flour

• 2 ½ teaspoons baking powder

• ½ teaspoon salt

• 1 cup (227g) unsalted butter, softened

• 2 cups (400g) granulated sugar

• 4 large eggs

• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract

• 1 cup (240ml) whole milk

Instructions:

1. Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans. Dust them with flour or line the bottoms with parchment paper.

2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt.

3. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes).

4. Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time, then mix in the vanilla extract.

5. Combine Wet and Dry: Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet mixture, alternating with milk. Start and end with the dry ingredients. Mix just until combined; don't overmix.

6. Pour Batter: Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and smooth the tops with a spatula.

7. Bake: Place the pans in the oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

8. Cool: Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then turn them out onto a wire rack to cool completely.

Optional: Frost with your favorite icing, like buttercream, or decorate with fruits and sprinkles for a personal touch.