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The Story Behind My Classic American Cake: A Slice of Nostalgia and Celebration


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  • Author: Rita Ana
  • Total Time: 40

Description

This Classic American Cake is here for you. It’s simple, it’s timeless, and it never fails to deliver that soft, sweet comfort we all crave.


Ingredients

Ingredients

  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour

  • 2 ½ tsp baking powder

  • ½ tsp baking soda

  • ½ tsp salt

  • 1 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)

  • 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar

  • 4 large eggs

  • 1 tbsp pure vanilla extract

  • 1 cup buttermilk (or milk + 1 tbsp vinegar)


Instructions

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).

  • Prep Time: 10
  • Cook Time: 30
  • Category: Cake
  • Method: Bake
  • Cuisine: American