The Ultimate Melt-in-Your-Mouth Cake
A beautifully light and fluffy cake that captures the essence of home baking with its melt-in-your-mouth texture and irresistible aroma of vanilla and butter.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup (130g) all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together for about 2-3 minutes until pale and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add this dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Pour the batter into a greased 8-inch round cake pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 30 minutes or until the top is lightly golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Try adding in spices or flavors like lemon or almond extract for a twist. For a chocolate version, substitute 1/4 cup of flour with cocoa powder.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 60mg