Easy Slice and Share Cake
A soft and evenly baked cake designed to slice cleanly and serve easily for sharing at casual gatherings.
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Hand Mixer or Stand Mixer
- Cake Pan or Baking Dish
- Parchment Paper
- Cooling Rack
Ingredients
Cake Batter
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 eggs room temperature
- 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup milk
Instructions
- Cream softened butter and sugar until smooth, then mix in eggs and vanilla extract.
- Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt together, then add to the batter alternating with milk until just combined.
- Spread batter evenly into a prepared pan and bake at 350°F until the cake is set and slices cleanly.
Notes
Cool completely before slicing for the cleanest cuts. Serve plain or with fresh fruit if desired.