Vanilla Sponge Cake

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.

2. 2

   In a large bowl, cream together the unsalted butter and granulated 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 a separate bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour and baking powder.

6. 6

   Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the whole milk, beginning and ending with the flour mixture.

7. 7

   Mix until just combined, being careful not to overmix.

8. 8

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

9. 9

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

10. 10

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