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A beautifully decorated vintage cake with floral icing and intricate details

Vintage Cake

A light, fluffy, and flavorful cake that brings nostalgia and charm to any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 290
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cake Ingredients
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour Sifted
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened At room temperature
  • 1 cup milk At room temperature
  • 3 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3 large eggs At room temperature

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.
  3. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  4. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  5. In another bowl, mix together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  6. Gradually add the dry mixture to the creamed butter and sugar alternately with the milk, starting and ending with the flour mixture.
Baking
  1. Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pans, smoothing the tops.
  2. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  3. Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then carefully remove from the pans and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Serving ideas include dusting with powdered sugar, adding buttercream frosting, whipped cream, fresh berries, or vanilla ice cream. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate for up to a week. Star recommendations: chocolate or lemon variations.