Ingredients and Weight:
- All-purpose flour: 3 cups (375 grams)
- Sugar: 2 cups (400 grams)
- Butter (softened): 1 cup (2 sticks)
- Eggs: 4 large
- Baking powder: 1 tablespoon
- Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon
- Milk: 1 cup (250 ml)
- Additional ingredients for variations (see below)
Preparation Time:
- Preparation Time: 30 minutes
- Cooking Time: 45 minutes
Difficulty Level:
Level 3 (Moderate difficulty)
Preparation Method Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, and baking powder. Mix well.
- Add softened butter and cut it into the flour mixture using a pastry blender or your fingertips until it resembles coarse meal.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs, vanilla extract, and milk.
- Make a well in the center of the flour mixture and pour the egg mixture into it. Stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Pour the batter into a greased and floured 8-inch round cake pan.
- For variations, add chocolate chips, fruit preserves, nuts, or other desired ingredients at this stage.
- Bake for 45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow to cool before serving.
Nutritional Information: (Based on original recipe without variations)
- Calories: 500
- Fat: 22g
- Carbohydrates: 78g
- Protein: 6g
Dish Characteristics:
- This is a basic cake mix that can be easily customized with various additions.
- The texture is moist and dense with a slight vanilla flavor.
- Suitable for American taste due to its simplicity and classic flavor.
User Comments:
- "This is a great basic cake mix! The texture is perfect." - John Doe
- "I added chocolate chips and it was delicious!" - Jane Smith
- "Easy to make and tastes great!" - Lisa Johnson
Special Precautions and Tips:
- Ensure that the butter is softened to room temperature before using. Do not use melted butter as it will change the texture of the cake.
- Do not overmix the batter to prevent toughness in the cake texture. Just combine until there are no dry patches of flour left.
