Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of yesteryear with this vintage cake recipe. A timeless classic, this old-fashioned cake boasts a tender crumb and delightful sweetness, perfect for any occasion. Easy to customize with your favorite frostings and flavors, it’s a retro treat that will evoke cherished memories.
Ingredients
- All-purpose flour: 3 cups
- Granulated sugar: 2 cups
- Unsalted butter, softened: 1 cup (2 sticks)
- Eggs: 3 large
- Milk: 1 cup
- Baking powder: 3 teaspoons
- Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon
- Salt: 1/2 teaspoon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, measure out flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the creamed mixture, alternating with the milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
- Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely.
- Frost with your favorite frosting or dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
- For best results, use room temperature ingredients to ensure proper emulsification.
- Avoid overmixing the batter to prevent a tough cake.
- Check for doneness by inserting a wooden skewer into the center; it should come out clean.
- Let the cake cool completely before frosting to prevent melting.
- Variations: Add lemon zest, chocolate chips, or chopped nuts to the batter for a customized flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350 Kcal
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
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