Fluffy Vanilla Cake Recipe

Ingredients:

– 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
– 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
– 1/2 teaspoon salt
– 1 1/4 cups unsalted butter, softened
– 2 cups granulated sugar
– 4 large eggs, at room temperature
– 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
– 1 cup whole milk, at room temperature

 Instructions:

1. **Preheat Oven**:
– Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans or line them with parchment paper.

2. **Mix Dry Ingredients**:
– In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.

3. **Cream Butter and Sugar**:
– In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, beat the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.

4. **Add Eggs and Vanilla**:
– Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in the vanilla extract.

5. **Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients**:
– Add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture in three additions, alternating with the milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix just until combined after each addition.

6. **Bake the Cake**:
– Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans. Smooth the tops with a spatula. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cakes comes out clean.

7. **Cool the Cakes**:
– Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then remove from the pans and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

8. **Serve**:
– Once cooled, the cakes can be frosted with your favorite frosting or enjoyed plain.

Enjoy your delicious homemade fluffy vanilla cake!