Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup milk
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon vinegar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a square baking pan to prevent the cake from sticking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt, ensuring even distribution of leavening and salt.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Pour in the milk, vegetable oil, vinegar, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients.
- Combine Batter: Stir the mixture thoroughly until the batter is smooth and homogenous, avoiding overmixing.
- Pour Batter into Pan: Transfer the batter evenly into the prepared baking pan, smoothing the top as needed.
- Bake the Cake: Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve: Let the cake cool completely in the pan before slicing and serving to ensure clean cuts and proper texture.
Notes
- For variation, add chocolate chips or nuts into the batter before baking.
- Dust the cooled cake with powdered sugar for a simple and elegant finish.
- Store the cake covered at room temperature for up to 3 days to maintain freshness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
