Ingredients
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour (or whole wheat flour)
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 cup granulated sugar (or brown sugar)
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup whole milk (or non-dairy alternatives)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease your cake pans.
- In a bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and ground cinnamon, and whisk together.
- In a separate bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy for 3-5 minutes.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Then mix in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry mixture and milk to the butter-sugar mixture, alternating between the two until fully incorporated.
- Pour the batter into prepared pans and smooth the tops with a spatula.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring them to wire racks.
Notes
Use room temperature ingredients for better mixing. Let the cake cool completely before frosting or serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian