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
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2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
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2 ½ tsp baking powder
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½ tsp baking soda
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½ tsp salt
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1 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
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1 ¾ cups granulated sugar
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4 large eggs
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1 tbsp pure vanilla extract
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1 cup buttermilk (or milk + 1 tbsp vinegar)
Instructions
Step-by-Step Instructions
1. Preheat & Prepare Pans
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Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
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Grease and flour two 8-inch cake pans (or line with parchment paper).
2. Mix Dry Ingredients
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In a medium bowl, whisk together:
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Flour
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Baking powder
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Baking soda
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Salt
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3. Cream Butter & Sugar
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In a large mixing bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy (about 3 minutes).
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Scrape down the bowl to ensure even mixing.
4. Add Eggs & Vanilla
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Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each.
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Stir in vanilla extract.
5. Alternate Wet & Dry Ingredients
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Add ⅓ of the dry ingredients, mix lightly.
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Pour in ½ of the buttermilk, mix.
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Repeat, ending with the last ⅓ of flour.
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Do not overmix—just combine until smooth.
6. Bake to Perfection
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Divide batter evenly between pans.
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Tap pans on the counter to release air bubbles.
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Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
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Let cakes cool in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
7. Frost & Decorate
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Cool completely before frosting (warm cake melts frosting!).
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Choose your favorite frosting (options below).
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Cake
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American