Directions
- 1Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- 2Butter and line a round cake pan.
- 3Beat the butter and sugar together until pale and airy, the mixture turning soft and almost luminous.
- 4Add eggs one at a time, mixing gently.
- 5In a separate bowl, whisk flour, cornstarch, baking powder, and salt.
- 6Slowly add the dry ingredients to the batter, alternating with milk.
- 7Stir in vanilla.
- 8Pour the batter into the prepared pan, smoothing the top just enough.
- 9Bake for 35–40 minutes, until the top turns lightly golden and the center is softly set.
- 10Let the cake cool completely.
- 11Dust generously with powdered sugar just before serving.
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 0.75 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- Powdered sugar, for dusting
Equipment
round cake pan
Tips
- The batter should look smooth, calm, and welcoming.
- The batter should be thick, silky, and slow-moving.
- Smooth the top just enough—no rushing here.
- It should still tremble slightly when nudged.
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