Preparation. CAKE Step 1. Place a rack in middle of oven; preheat to 350°. Grease bottom of a 9"-diameter cake pan with oil and line with a parchment paper round.

2-1/4 cups cake flour; 1-1/2 cups sugar; 3-1/2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened; ...

A recipe using cake flour promised a fluffy crumb, while one that called for whipped eggs guaranteed lift and a light texture. Three of these recipes offered frosting recipes as well, all of them ...

Method. 1. Put the butter in a microwave-safe mug and microwave on high for 30-45 seconds until melted. Stir in the caster sugar, flour, baking powder, milk and vanilla until smooth.

With sprinkles, ice cream, and layers of billowy frosting, these party-perfect recipes will make the day especially festive — just don't forget the candles. Jodie Kautzmann is an editor, baker ...

Easy Vanilla Cake Recipe. Sapphire Bang, Allrecipes . The technique: A single-bowl recipe that doesn’t require a stand mixer. This was the simplest of the four cake recipes.