Description
A soft and inviting cake that balances sweetness with nostalgic flavors, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup butter
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- Optional: Whipped cream or ice cream for serving
Instructions
- Preheat your oven: Set it to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare your baking dish: Grease and flour a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Cream the butter and sugar: In a large bowl, combine the sugar and butter until smooth and fluffy.
- Incorporate the eggs: Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- Mix the dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Combine the mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the creamed mixture, alternating with the milk.
- Pour the batter into the dish, spreading it evenly.
- Bake: Slide it into the oven for 30-35 minutes, testing for doneness with a toothpick.
- Cool down: Allow the cake to cool before serving.
Notes
Can be stored in the fridge for up to a week or frozen for up to three months. Consider customizing with chocolate chips or fruit.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg