Simple White Cake

This cake was sent home from our children's school. It is the simplest, best-tasting cake I've ever made. Great to make with the kids, especially for cupcakes.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Calories: 209 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup white sugar
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• ½ cup milk
• ½ cup unsalted butter
• 2 large eggs
• 1 ¾ teaspoons baking powder

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9-inch square cake pan.

Step 2

Cream sugar and butter together in a mixing bowl. Add eggs, one at a time, beating briefly after each addition. Stir in vanilla.

Step 3

Combine flour and baking powder in a separate bowl. Add to the wet ingredients and mix well. Add milk and stir until smooth. Pour batter into the prepared cake pan.

Step 4

Bake in the preheated oven until the top springs back when lightly touched, 30 to 40 minutes.