Melt-in-Your-Mouth Vanilla Cloud Cake

INGREDIENTS:

For the Cake:

1 ½ cups (190g) all-purpose flour (sifted)

1 ½ tsp baking powder

¼ tsp salt

½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened

1 cup (200g) granulated sugar

2 large eggs, room temperature

2 tsp pure vanilla extract

½ cup (120ml) whole milk, room temperature

For the Vanilla Glaze (Optional but Recommended!):

1 cup (120g) powdered sugar

2-3 tbsp milk or heavy cream

1 tsp vanilla extract

DIRECTIONS:

Prep & Preheat

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

Grease and line an 8-inch (20cm) round cake pan with parchment paper.

Mix Dry Ingredients

In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.

Cream Butter & Sugar

In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy (about 3-4 mins).

Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each.

Stir in vanilla extract …