- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line a baking pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla.
- Gradually mix in the dry ingredients, alternating with the milk.
- Fold in any optional mix-ins.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool slightly, slice, and watch it disappear.
Serving and Storage
- Serve warm or at room temperature.
- Perfect as a dessert, snack, or quick treat with coffee.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days—if it lasts that long.
- This recipe doubles easily for sharing or gatherings.
Tips
Tip 1: If you plan to share, make a double batch—you’ll thank yourself later.
Tip 2: This recipe is easy to customize with your favorite add-ins.
Tip 3: Don’t overbake to keep it soft and tender.
Tip 4: Great for gifting—just be prepared when people ask for the recipe!
Tip 5: Love recipes you can make again and again? Keep following—I share plenty more that become weekly favorites.
Tip 2: This recipe is easy to customize with your favorite add-ins.
Tip 3: Don’t overbake to keep it soft and tender.
Tip 4: Great for gifting—just be prepared when people ask for the recipe!
Tip 5: Love recipes you can make again and again? Keep following—I share plenty more that become weekly favorites.
Conclusion
This is the kind of recipe that earns a permanent spot in your rotation. Easy to make, endlessly shareable, and impossible to keep around, it’s no wonder people keep passing it along to friends. Whether you make it once a week or double it for a crowd, it’s always a hit. Keep experimenting, keep sharing, and don’t forget to keep coming back—there are plenty more recipes ahead that you’ll want to make just as often.
FAQ
Q: Can I make this ahead of time?
A: Yes! It keeps well for a few days and can also be frozen for later.
A: Yes! It keeps well for a few days and can also be frozen for later.
Q: Can I double the recipe?
A: Absolutely. Use a larger pan and adjust baking time slightly.
A: Absolutely. Use a larger pan and adjust baking time slightly.
Q: Can I customize the flavors?
A: Definitely—add chocolate chips, fruit, nuts, or spices to make it your own.
A: Definitely—add chocolate chips, fruit, nuts, or spices to make it your own.
Q: How can I get more recipes like this?
A: Keep following my recipes! I love sharing easy, repeat-worthy dishes that everyone ends up requesting again and again.
A: Keep following my recipes! I love sharing easy, repeat-worthy dishes that everyone ends up requesting again and again.