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Simple Cake Recipe Anyone Can Bake

Time: 55 minutes

Yield: 12 servings

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Remy from Ratatouille says anyone can cook. We say anyone can bake! The name says it all: this really is a Simple Cake Recipe Anyone Can Bake. This cake is buttery, fluffy, and moist. It is perfect for any celebration, even if it’s a celebration you just made up (those are usually the best kinds). Try this Simple Cake Recipe Anyone Can Bake for a sweet treat that you so rightfully deserve!

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 3/4 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 cup milk

Directions

Step 1 -Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

Step 2 -Grease and flour a 9x9-inch pan or line a muffin pan with paper liners.

Step 3 -In a medium bowl, cream together the sugar and butter.

Step 4 -Beat in the eggs, one at a time.

Step 5 -Stir in the vanilla.

Step 6 -In a separate bowl, combine the flour and baking powder.

Step 7 -Add the flour mixture to the creamed butter mixture and mix well.

Step 8 -Stir in the milk until the batter is smooth. Pour or spoon the batter into the prepared pan.

Step 9 -Bake for 30-40 minutes. For cupcakes, bake for 20-25 minutes. The cake is done when it springs back to the touch.

Step 10 -Serve!

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