Classic Vanilla Cake

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease a cake pan.

2. 2

   In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.

3. 3

   Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.

4. 4

   Stir in the vanilla extract.

5. 5

   In another bowl, sift together the maida and a pinch of salt.

6. 6

   Gradually add the dry ingredients to the creamed mixture, alternating with the milk, starting and ending with the dry ingredients.

7. 7

   Mix until just combined and smooth.

8. 8

   Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.

9. 9

   Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

10. 10

    Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely.

11. 11

    Once cooled, frost or serve as desired.