Soft Cake Base Recipe: The Best Indulgent Treat for Home Chefs
Indulge in the light and fluffy texture of a soft cake base that melts in your mouth. Perfect for layering or serving on its own!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 1 cake (12 servings)
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine softened butter and sugar until creamy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with milk, and mix until smooth.
- Pour the batter into a greased cake pan.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool before serving.
Notes
- Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for best results.
- For a richer flavor, you can substitute half the milk with buttermilk.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg