Vanilla cake:

 Making a vanilla cake is slightly different from vanilla cupcakes, but it's still a straightforward and delicious baking endeavor. Here's a classic recipe for a moist and flavorful vanilla cake:

Ingredients:

Dry ingredients:

• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

Wet ingredients:

• 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 4 large eggs, at room temperature
• 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

Liquid:

• 1 cup whole milk, at room temperature

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans, or line the bottoms with parchment paper for easy removal.
2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients: all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Set this bowl aside.
3. In another large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar using an electric mixer on medium speed. Cream until the mixture is light and fluffy, which usually takes about 3-4 minutes.
4. Add the eggs to the butter-sugar mixture one at a time, beating well after each addition. Make sure to scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.
5. Stir in the vanilla extract until well combined.
6. Now, it's time to add the dry ingredients and the liquid ingredients (milk) to the butter mixture. Begin by adding a third of the dry ingredients and mixing until just combined. Then add half of the milk and mix again. Repeat this process, ending with the dry ingredients.
7. Divide the cake batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.
8. Bake the cakes in the preheated oven for approximately 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cakes comes out clean. The baking time may vary, so keep an eye on them after 20 minutes.
9. Once baked, remove the cakes from the oven and allow them to cool in the pans for about 10 minutes. Then, transfer the cakes to wire racks to cool completely.
10. At this point, you can frost the cakes with your favorite frosting or icing, such as vanilla buttercream or cream cheese frosting.

Enjoy your delicious homemade vanilla cake! It's a versatile treat that's perfect for any celebration or as a delightful dessert.