Patty Cake Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour (sifted to keep the cake light)
• 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder (for that perfect lift)
• ½ teaspoon baking soda (adds tenderness)
• ¼ teaspoon salt (flavor enhancer)
• ¾ cup granulated sugar (sweetens the cake evenly)
• ½ cup unsalted butter (softened to room temperature) (moisture and richness)
• 2 large eggs (binds ingredients and adds richness)
• 1 cup buttermilk (tender crumb and slight tang)
• 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract (infuses comforting aroma and flavor)
• ½ cup chocolate chips (for melty bursts of chocolate) (optional add-ins)
• ½ cup chopped nuts (adds crunch and texture) (optional add-ins)
• Zest of 1 lemon or orange (brightens flavor) (optional add-ins)
• ½ cup fresh or frozen berries (for natural sweetness and color) (optional add-ins)