Mom's Cake
Indulge in the timeless charm of "Mom's Cake," a classic homemade dessert that embodies the comforting nostalgia of family traditions. This easy-to-make recipe features a soft, tender crumb thanks to a perfect blend of all-purpose flour, rich butter, and whole milk, elegantly flavored with pure vanilla extract. Quick to prepare with only 20 minutes of prep time, this fluffy cake bakes to golden perfection in just 35 minutes, making it an ideal centerpiece for birthdays, holidays, or everyday celebrations. With step-by-step instructions and simple ingredients, "Mom’s Cake" is versatile enough to enjoy plain or layered with your favorite frosting for a show-stopping finish. Perfect for beginners and seasoned bakers alike, this crowd-pleaser serves up to 10 and guarantees smiles at every bite. Keywords: classic homemade cake, vanilla cake recipe, mom’s cake, easy dessert, family recipe, birthday cake.
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Ingredients
- 2.5 cups All-purpose flour
- 2 cups Granulated sugar
- 1 cup Unsalted butter
- 4 large Eggs
- 2.5 teaspoons Baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 1 cup Whole milk
- 2 teaspoons Pure vanilla extract
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans or line them with parchment paper.
Step 2
In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Set this dry mixture aside.
Step 3
In a large mixing bowl, use a hand or stand mixer to cream the unsalted butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
Step 4
Add the eggs one at a time to the butter-sugar mixture, beating well after each addition. Mix in the pure vanilla extract.
Step 5
Reduce the mixer speed to low and gradually add the dry ingredients alternately with the whole milk, starting and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
Step 6
Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans and smooth the tops with a spatula.
Step 7
Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cakes comes out clean.
Step 8
Remove the cake pans from the oven and let them cool for about 10 minutes. Then, carefully transfer the cakes to a wire rack to cool completely before frosting or serving.
Step 9
Decorate with your favorite frosting or enjoy as is for a classic treat.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1279.2g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 3904.8 |
| Total Fat 125.8g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 67.2g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g | |
| Cholesterol 1021.3mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2701.3mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 648.0g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 8.2g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 413.2g | |
| Protein 64.9g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 271.4IU | 0% |
| Calcium 476.9mg | 0% |
| Iron 17.4mg | 0% |
| Potassium 991.6mg | 0% |
Source of Calories