Classic Vanilla Cake Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 cups (250 g) all-purpose flour
• 1 ½ cups (300 g) granulated sugar
• ½ cup (115 g) unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup (240 mL) whole milk (or dairy-free milk)
• 3 large eggs
• 2 ½ tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
• ½ tsp salt
• 1 cup (225 g) unsalted butter, softened (for frosting)
• 4 cups (480 g) powdered sugar (for frosting)
• 2 tbsp (30 mL) heavy cream (or dairy-free alternative, for frosting)
• 1 tsp pure vanilla extract (for frosting)