Title: Easy Homemade Cake Recipe
Materials: - 2 cups all-purpose flour - 1 ½ cups granulated sugar - ¾ cup unsalted butter, softened - 1 cup milk - 3 large eggs - 2 teaspoons vanilla extract - 2 teaspoons baking powder - ½ teaspoon salt - Mixing bowl - Electric mixer or whisk - 9-inch round cake pan - Cooking spray or butter for greasing the pan - Oven - Cooling rack - Frosting (optional) - Sprinkles or decorations (optional)
Instructions:
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Preheat the oven: Ask an adult to help you preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Make sure the oven rack is placed in the center position.
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Prepare the cake pan: Grease the 9-inch round cake pan with cooking spray or butter. This will prevent the cake from sticking to the pan.
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Combine the dry ingredients: In a mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt. Mix them together using a whisk or electric mixer on low speed until well combined.
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Add the wet ingredients: Add the softened butter, milk, eggs, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredient mixture. Use an electric mixer or whisk to beat the ingredients together on medium speed until the batter becomes smooth and creamy. Make sure there are no lumps.
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Pour the batter into the cake pan: Carefully pour the cake batter into the greased cake pan, ensuring it is evenly distributed.
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Bake the cake: Place the cake pan in the preheated oven. Bake for approximately 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Avoid opening the oven door too often while baking, as it may cause the cake to sink.
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Cool the cake: Once the cake is baked, remove it from the oven and place it on a cooling rack. Allow the cake to cool completely in the pan before attempting to remove it.
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Frost and decorate (optional): If desired, frost the cooled cake with your favorite frosting. You can also add sprinkles or other decorations to make it more festive.
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Enjoy your homemade cake: Slice the cake into pieces and serve. Enjoy your delicious homemade cake with family and friends!
Remember, always ask an adult for assistance when using the oven or handling hot pans. Have fun baking!
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