Moist Butter Cake

MOIST BUTTER CAKE

Ingredients :~

195g all-purpose flour
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt ( I put 1/4 tsp only )
170g butter, softened
225g sugar
1 large egg, plus one large egg yolk
1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
12 tbsp whole milk

Method :~

1. Preheat oven to 190 degrees celsius. Butter and line a 9-inch cake pan.

2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder and salt.

3. Using a mixer on medium speed, cream butter and sugar until fluffy for
about about 2 minutes.

4. Beat in egg, egg yolk and vanilla until well-combined.

5. On low speed, add flour mixture in 3 parts, alternating with milk.

6. Switch mixer to medium and beat for 10 to 15 seconds, just until batter
appears uniform.

7. Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth top with spatula or knife.

8. Bake for about 40 minutes, or until it reaches a dark-gold color and an
inserted cake tester comes out clean.

9. Let to rest in pan for 5 minutes, then remove to a cake stand or platter.
Sift with icing sugar if desired.