Classic Vanilla Cake
Ingredients:
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 3 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions:
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Beat in the eggs, one at a time.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
5. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients alternately with the milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Stir in the vanilla extract.
6. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pans and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
7. Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Chocolate Fudge Cake
Ingredients:
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Fudge Frosting:
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups confectioners' sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions:
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Beat in the eggs, one at a time.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, and salt.
5. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients alternately with the buttermilk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Stir in the vanilla extract.
6. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pans and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
7. Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
8. To make the frosting, cream together the butter, confectioners' sugar, cocoa powder, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
9. Frost the cooled cakes and enjoy!
Lemon Pound Cake
Ingredients:
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup milk
- Zest of 2 lemons
- 1/2 cup lemon juice
For the Lemon Glaze:
- 1 cup confectioners' sugar
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon milk
Instructions:
1. Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C). Grease and flour a 9x13-inch baking 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.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
5. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients alternately with the milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Stir in the lemon zest and juice.
6. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
7. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
8. To make the glaze, whisk together the confectioners' sugar, lemon juice, and milk until smooth.
9. Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cake and let set for at least 30 minutes before slicing and serving.