Description
Indulge in the nostalgia of childhood with this classic Mom’s Best Cake recipe. A moist and tender butter cake that’s perfect for any occasion, customizable with various flavors and frostings. Easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser!
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup sour cream
Instructions
- Preheat and Prep: Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour a 9×13-inch baking pan or two 9-inch round cake pans.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: Cream sugar and butter. Add eggs one at a time, then vanilla.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt together.
- Mix Batter: Gradually add dry ingredients to wet, alternating with milk and sour cream.
- Bake: Pour batter into pan(s) and bake for 35–40 minutes.
- Cool and Serve: Allow to cool before frosting or serving.
Notes
- This cake is versatile – try adding lemon zest, almond extract, or jam for different flavors.
- Pair with buttercream, cream cheese, or chocolate frosting.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
