Simple White Cake

Simple White Cake

This simple cake recipe was sent home from our children’s school. It is the easiest, best-tasting cake I’ve ever made. It’s great to make with the kids, especially for cupcakes. Use your favorite frosting on top of this delicious cake.

Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
40 mins
Yield:
1 9-inch square cake
Servings:
12

Ingredients

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

Directions

Step 1
Gather all ingredients.

Step 2
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9-inch square cake pan.

Step 3
Cream sugar and butter together in a mixing bowl. Add eggs, one at a time, beating briefly after each addition. Mix in vanilla.

Step 4
Combine flour and baking powder in a separate bowl. Add to the wet ingredients and mix well. Add milk and stir until smooth.

Step 5
Pour batter into the prepared cake pan.

Step 6
Bake in the preheated oven until the top springs back when lightly touched, 30 to 40 minutes.

Step 7
Remove from the oven and cool completely.

Step 8
Enjoy!

Tips

A 10-inch round pan will produce similar results. To make cupcakes, line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners. Divide batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups, and bake in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

209
Calories
9g
Fat
29g
Carbs
3g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 209
% Daily Value *
Total Fat9g 11%
Saturated Fat5g 27%
Cholesterol52mg 17%
Sodium142mg 6%
Total Carbohydrate29g 11%
Dietary Fiber0g 1%
Total Sugars17g
Protein3g
Calcium61mg 5%
Iron1mg 6%
Potassium47mg 1%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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