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Cake — Beginner

Cake Batter.

A vanilla layer cake batter with a tight, tender crumb.

Yields
2 nine-inch layers
Time
40 min
Flour
3.25 cups
Difficulty
Beginner
Category
Cake
Proof Time
n/a
Mixer Time
≈ 8–12 min
Method

The technique.

  1. 01

    Cream the butter and sugar on speed 4 for 5 minutes.

  2. 02

    Add the eggs one at a time on speed 2.

  3. 03

    Alternate the dry ingredients and milk in three additions on speed 1.

  4. 04

    Bake at 350°F for 28 minutes.

Baker’s Note

Weigh your flour, hydrate your dough by feel, and trust your eyes more than your clock. Every kitchen is a little different — yours is the one that matters.

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