Old School Cake Recipe

Introduction

Ingredients

• 2 cups of flour
• 1 1/2 cups of sugar
• 3/4 cup of unsalted butter, softened
• 3 eggs
• 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon of baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon of salt
• 1 cup of buttermilk

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the buttermilk, until everything is well combined.
6. Pour the batter into a greased and floured 9-inch cake pan.
7. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before removing it and placing it on a wire rack to cool completely.
9. Once the cake has cooled, you can frost it with your favorite frosting or enjoy it as is!

Nutrition

• Serving size: 1 slice
• Calories: 300
• Total fat: 13g
• Saturated fat: 8g
• Cholesterol: 80mg
• Sodium: 300mg
• Total carbohydrates: 41g
• Dietary fiber: 1g
• Sugars: 25g
• Protein: 5g

Tips and Variations

Tips

• Make sure your butter is softened to room temperature before creaming it with the sugar. This will help ensure a light and fluffy cake.
• Don't overmix the batter. Once the dry ingredients have been added, mix until just combined to avoid a tough cake.
• Let the cake cool completely before frosting it. Otherwise, the frosting will melt and slide off the cake.

Variations

• For a chocolate old school cake, substitute 1/4 cup of the flour with cocoa powder and add 1/4 cup of boiling water to the batter.
• Add some flavor to your cake by adding a teaspoon of cinnamon, nutmeg, or ginger to the batter.
• Top your cake with fresh berries, whipped cream, or chocolate chips for an extra special treat.

Conclusion