Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Preheat & Prepare Pans

• Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

• Grease and flour two 8-inch cake pans (or line with parchment paper).

2. Mix Dry Ingredients

• In a medium bowl, whisk together:

  • Flour

  • Baking powder

  • Baking soda

  • Salt

3. Cream Butter & Sugar

• In a large mixing bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy (about 3 minutes).

• Scrape down the bowl to ensure even mixing.

4. Add Eggs & Vanilla

• Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each.

• Stir in vanilla extract.

5. Alternate Wet & Dry Ingredients

• Add ⅓ of the dry ingredients, mix lightly.

• Pour in ½ of the buttermilk, mix.

• Repeat, ending with the last ⅓ of flour.

• Do not overmix—just combine until smooth.

6. Bake to Perfection

• Divide batter evenly between pans.

• Tap pans on the counter to release air bubbles.

• Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.

• Let cakes cool in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.

7. Frost & Decorate

• Cool completely before frosting (warm cake melts frosting!).

• Choose your favorite frosting (options below).