Plain Cake Recipe
A super simple basic cake recipe that even a baking novice can bake!
Servings: 10 servings
Equipment
Ingredients
- 10 tablespoons softened salted butter (141 grams) or margarine
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar (300 grams)
- 6 large eggs at room temperature
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose sifted flour (360 grams)
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 cup whole milk (250 ml) 2% milk or evaporated milk would work
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (176 degrees C). Oil and flour a 10-inch baking pan and set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer, mix the softened butter or margarine and sugar until light and fluffy. If using a stand mixer, mix on medium to high speed. It takes me about 5 minutes with my stand mixer. You might need to adjust your mixer speed and time depending on your mixer.
- Add the eggs one at a time to the creamed butter and sugar, mixing each time until the egg is incorporated. Add the vanilla extract and mix until just combined.
- Add a third of the flour, all the nutmeg, and baking powder, and mix until well incorporated. Add half of the milk and mix to combine. Add half of the remaining flour and mix until just combined then add in the remaining milk and mix to combine. Add the remaining flour and mix until just combined and there is no more visible dry flour.
- Pour the batter into prepared cake pan and bake for about 50 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean.
- Let it cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then turn it on the cooling rack and let it cool completely. Enjoy!
Notes
- Pans of varying sizes could be used, but the baking time may need to be adjusted. If you opt for a larger pan, the batter will spread out more, resulting in a cake that bakes faster and is shorter in height.
- Bake in 2 8-inch round pans if you want to bake two cakes that can be frosted into a layer cake.
- This cake pairs well with tea or coffee! It is a great thing to have in your fridge. You can also serve it with whipped cream and fruit or yogurt.
- I have rewritten this recipe for clarity and a better baking experience, altering how the eggs are added and when the milk is added. It's still the plain cake recipe you love and enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 384kcal | Carbohydrates: 56g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 101mg | Sodium: 265mg | Potassium: 114mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 31g | Vitamin A: 683IU | Vitamin C: 0.03mg | Calcium: 101mg | Iron: 2mg