Smart Recipe Kitchen

2026-04-19

Serves / Time / Why it works

Serves 8 to 12 | ~45 minutes | A simple snack or layer cake formula with soft crumb and flexible flavor options.

Ingredients

• 2 cups flour
• 1.5 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup butter or oil
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 eggs
• 3/4 cup milk or yogurt
• 1 tsp vanilla
• Flavor accents such as citrus, berries, cocoa, or spice

Method

1) Heat oven to 350°F and prepare the cake pan.

2) Mix dry ingredients in one bowl and wet ingredients in another.

3) Combine until smooth, then fold in any featured additions.

4) Bake until the center springs back and a tester comes out clean.

5) Cool, then glaze or frost if desired.

Tips

• Do not overbake.
• Cool fully before frosting.