cakes
## A Classic Vanilla Cake Recipe **Ingredients:** * **For the Cake:** * 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour * 1 teaspoon baking powder * ½ teaspoon baking soda * ½ teaspoon salt * 1 cup unsalted butter, softened * 1 ½ cups granulated sugar * 2 large eggs * 1 teaspoon vanilla extract * ½ cup milk * **For the Buttercream Frosting:** * 1 cup unsalted butter, softened * 3-4 cups powdered sugar * ¼ cup milk * 1 teaspoon vanilla extract **Instructions:** **Preparing the Cake:** 1. **Preheat Oven:** Set your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans. 2. **Combine Dry Ingredients:** In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. 3. **Cream Wet Ingredients:** In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at ...