Introduction: How to Make a Cake From Scratch
Are you ever in a mood for a fresh out of the oven homemade vanilla cake? Well I can teach you how in a few simple steps!
Why make this?
This sweet cake will brighten up your day!
Supplies
The supplies you will need is two 9-inch round cake pans, electric mixer, a toothpick, spatula, large bowl. The ingredients needed are 1 stick softened unsalted butter, 2 1/4 cups of flour (plus extra for coating pans), 1 1/3 cups of sugar, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, 1 tablespoon of baking powder, 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, 1 cup of whole milk, and finally two large eggs.
Step 1: Preheat Oven to 350 Degrees F
Set oven to 350 degrees. While it is preheating, prepare your cake.
Step 2: Butter and Flour Cake Pans
Evenly spread the butter and the flour over the cake pans so the batter will not stick to the pans while baking.
Step 3: Mix All of the Dry Ingredients Together in One Large Bowl
Combine the sugar, flour, salt, and baking powder in the bowl, and mix with a spatula.
Step 4: Add Butter
Divide the stick of butter into 2 tablespoon pieces. Then with the mixer on the lowest speed, add each chunk of butter one at a time in order for it to mix properly. You should know when to stop mixing when their are no large chunks, and you are left with a grainy texture.
Step 5: Add Wet Ingredients
Now it is time to start adding your liquid ingredients one at a time. First you add your vanilla extract, and then at medium speed, you slowly add in your milk. You should mix for about a minute, and the texture should be smooth but thick.
Step 6: Add Eggs
Add in both of your eggs one at a time and mix for about 30 seconds. The consistency should be silky and fluffy.
Step 7: Pour Batter Into Pans
Pour batter evenly into both of your pans. Solidly tap the countertop to release any trapped air bubbles.
Step 8: Place Cake Batter in the Oven
Bake for 30-35 minutes.
Step 9: When Cake Is Ready...
When your cake is ready, grab a toothpick and place it in the center of the cake. If the cake does not stick to the toothpick the cake is finished.
Step 10: Cool Cakes
Cool cakes before frosting for an hour.
Step 11: Frost
This is where you get creative! You can do any type of frosting or design that is appealing to you. For example, I added confetti sprinkles after I frosted.
Step 12: Enjoy
Now it is finally time to eat your delicious masterpiece!