Ingredients
- 4 eggs
- 1 cup of vegetable oil
- 2 cups of sugar
- 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract
- 2 cups of all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons of baking powder
- 1 teaspoon of salt
- 1 cup of milk
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Grease and flour a 9-inch cake pan.
- In a large bowl, beat together the eggs, oil, and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the flour mixture to the egg mixture, alternating with the milk.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and bake for 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let cool before serving.
Interesting Facts
- Yellow cake is a classic American dessert.
- Adding an extra egg to the cake batter will make it light and fluffy.
- It is important to use real vanilla extract for the best flavor.