Simple and Fluffy Cake Recipe..

Ingredients

• 1½ cups all-purpose flour

• 1½ teaspoons baking powder

• ¼ teaspoon salt

• ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened

• 1 cup granulated sugar

• 2 large eggs, room temperature

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

• ½ cup milk (whole or 2%), room temperature

Instructions

1. Prepare the Oven & Pan

   • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

   • Grease and flour an 8×8-inch pan (or line with parchment).

2. Mix Dry Ingredients

   • In a small bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.

3. Cream Butter and Sugar

   • In a large bowl, beat softened butter and sugar together for 2–3 minutes, until light and fluffy.

   • This step helps create the fluffiness!

4. Add Eggs & Vanilla

   • Beat in the eggs one at a time.

   • Add vanilla extract and mix until smooth.

5. Combine Batter

   • Add half of the dry ingredients, mix gently.

   • Add all of the milk, mix.

   • Add the remaining dry ingredients and mix just until combined (don’t overmix).

6. Bake

   • Pour batter into the pan and smooth the top.

   • Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

7. Cool & Serve

   • Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then move to a rack.

   • Dust with powdered sugar or frost if desired.