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Two golden butter cake slices on a small plate in warm natural light with blurred cake in background

Quick Homemade Cake for Winter Days

Avatar photoNina Miller
A soft and lightly sweet homemade cake baked quickly in one pan, designed for cozy winter days and easy everyday baking.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 9 slices
Calories 245 kcal

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, 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 a toothpick comes out clean.

Notes

Serve slightly warm for best texture. Store covered at room temperature to maintain softness.
Keyword easy cake recipe, Everyday Baking, Quick Homemade Cake, Winter Cake