Vanilla Cake & Cupcakes
Tools
Measuring Cups |
Measuring Spoons |
1 Medium Mixing Bowl |
1 Large Mixing Bowl |
Electric or Hand Mixer |
Spatula |
Mixing Spoon |
Pastry Brush |
Cookie Sheet |
Handstand Kitchen Silicone Cake or Cupcake Mold |
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups of all-purpose flour |
1 3/4 teaspoons baking powder |
1/4 teaspoon salt |
1/2 cup milk |
2 eggs |
1/2 cup butter, softened |
2 tablespoons melted butter to grease the mold |
1 cup sugar |
2 teaspoons vanilla extract |
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. |
2. Thoroughly grease the mold with butter using a pastry brush and place it on a cookie sheet. Set aside. |
3. In a medium bowl, stir together flour, baking powder and salt. Set aside. |
4. In a large mixing bowl, use the mixer to beat together butter and sugar. |
5. Beat in the eggs, then add the vanilla extract. |
6. Once combined, alternate between adding the dry ingredients and milk. |
7. Slowly pour batter into the mold, filling about two-thirds full. |
8. Bake cakes for 30-40 minutes and cupcakes for 20-25 minutes until cake springs back when lightly touched. Allow to cool before removing from mold. |
9. Once cooled, carefully turn the cake over to remove from mold. Decorate with Vanilla Frosting! |