1-Start: Start by preheating your oven to 350°F and greasing a 9-inch round cake pan to get everything ready for baking. This step ensures your cake comes out easily and bakes evenly. Once the oven is heating, you can move on to mixing the ingredients.

2-Mix wet ingredients: In a large bowl, beat the ½ cup unsalted butter and 1 cup granulated sugar until they become fluffy and light. Then, mix in the 2 large eggs and 2 teaspoons vanilla extract until the batter is smooth and well combined. In another bowl, whisk together the 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons baking powder, and ½ teaspoon salt to blend the dry components.

3-Combine dry and wet ingredients: Now, add half of the dry mixture to the butter mix, followed by half of the ½ cup whole milk, and stir gently until just incorporated to avoid overmixing. Repeat with the remaining dry ingredients and milk, keeping the batter light and airy. Pour the batter into your prepared pan and bake for 26 to 32 minutes, checking with a toothpick it should come out with a few crumbs or the cake should spring back when pressed.

4-Cool and serve: After baking, let the cake cool in the pan on a wire rack, then turn it out and dust with 1 tablespoon confectioner’s sugar before serving. This cake pairs well with fresh berries or whipped cream, and it’s ideal with coffee or tea. For more ideas on easy cakes, check out our Peach Cobbler Dump Cake Recipe for another simple dessert option.