Vanilla Sponge Cake

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.

2. 2

   In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.

3. 3

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

4. 4

   Add the vanilla extract to the butter and sugar mixture and mix well.

5. 5

   Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.

6. 6

   Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top with a spatula.

7. 7

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

8. 8

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