Ingredients
– 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
– 3 cups granulated sugar
– 5 large eggs
– 3 cups all-purpose flour
– 1 cup whole milk
– 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
– 1 teaspoon baking powder
– 1/2 teaspoon salt
Equipment Needed
– Measuring cups and spoons
– Mixing bowls
– Electric mixer or whisk
– Rubber spatula
– 10-inch Bundt pan or tube pan
– Parchment paper (optional)
– Cooling rack
Step-by-Step Instructions
To begin, I preheat my oven to 325°F (160°C), which is the ideal temperature for baking this luscious cake. Next, I grease my Bundt pan with butter and dust it lightly with flour to ensure the cake releases easily after baking. In one of my favorite mixing bowls, I cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar using an electric mixer until it’s light and fluffy. This step is crucial, as it incorporates air into the batter. It usually takes me around 5 minutes to get the perfect texture. (See the next page below to continue steps…)