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A beautifully decorated vintage cake with intricate designs and pastel colors

Vintage Cake

A classic dessert that brings back memories with its warm, buttery flavor and light, fluffy texture, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 215
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main ingredients
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened Use room temperature for best results.
  • 1 cup milk Room temperature preferred.
  • 3 large eggs Use room temperature.
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder Check expiration for freshness.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 pinch salt

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 15cm round cake pan.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully mixed in before the next. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  4. In another bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add to the creamed mixture alternately with the milk, starting and ending with flour.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
Baking
  1. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  2. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Serve plain, dusted with powdered sugar, or with ice cream and fresh fruits. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.