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Moist vanilla cake dusted with powdered sugar on white plate with slice cut out

Simple Winter Cake for Sharing

A smiling woman in a modern kitchen, wearing a brown apron, preparing a delicious dish with fresh ingredients.Sorrel Calver
A soft, lightly sweet winter cake made with classic ingredients, baked in one pan and sliced easily for sharing.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 8 slices
Calories 260 kcal

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Hand Mixer or Stand Mixer
  • Cake Pan
  • Parchment Paper
  • Cooling Rack

Ingredients
  

Cake Batter

  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 eggs room temperature
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup milk

Instructions
 

  • Cream softened butter and sugar until light and smooth, then mix in eggs one at a time followed by 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 a toothpick comes out clean.

Notes

Allow cake to cool fully before slicing for clean pieces. Serve plain or lightly dusted with powdered sugar.
Keyword Easy Homemade Cake, Sharing Cake, Simple Cake Recipe, Winter Cake