Basic Yellow Cake


Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Heat oven to 350°F. Spray a 13x9-inch pan or two 8in round pans with canola oil spray.
  2. In medium bowl, stir flour, baking powder and salt until well blended.
  3. In large bowl, beat granulated sugar and 3/4 cup softened butter with electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, scraping bowl occasionally. Beat in 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla and eggs until well blended. Alternately add flour mixture and 1 1/4 cups milk, beating well and scraping bowl after each addition.
  4. Pour batter evenly into pan(s).
  5. Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely, about 1 hour.