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!