Recipes Desserts Cakes White Cake Recipes Simple White Cake 4.2 (4,213) 3,484 Reviews 637 Photos This simple cake recipe was sent home from our children's school. It is the easiest, best-tasting cake I've ever made. It's great to make with the kids, especially for cupcakes. Use your favorite frosting on top of this delicious cake. Recipe by SCOTTOSMAN Updated on March 2, 2023 Save Saved! View All Saved Items Rate Print Share Share Tweet Pin Email Add Photo 637 637 637 637 Prep Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Total Time: 40 mins Servings: 12 Yield: 1 9-inch square cake Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients 1 cup white sugar ½ cup unsalted butter 2 large eggs 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour 1 ¾ teaspoons baking powder ½ cup milk Directions Gather all ingredients. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9-inch square cake pan. Cream sugar and butter together in a mixing bowl. Add eggs, one at a time, beating briefly after each addition. Mix in vanilla. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Combine flour and baking powder in a separate bowl. Add to the wet ingredients and mix well. Add milk and stir until smooth. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Pour batter into the prepared cake pan. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Bake in the preheated oven until the top springs back when lightly touched, 30 to 40 minutes. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Remove from the oven and cool completely. Enjoy! DOTDASH MEREDITH FOOD STUDIOS Tips A 10-inch round pan will produce similar results. To make cupcakes, line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners. Divide batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups, and bake in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes. I Made It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 209 Calories 9g Fat 29g Carbs 3g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 12 Calories 209 % Daily Value * Total Fat 9g 11% Saturated Fat 5g 27% Cholesterol 52mg 17% Sodium 142mg 6% Total Carbohydrate 29g 11% Dietary Fiber 0g 1% Total Sugars 17g Protein 3g Calcium 61mg 5% Iron 1mg 6% Potassium 47mg 1% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved