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This is a foolproof cake recipe<\/strong> that gives you the softest, most tender crumb. No dryness, no heaviness \u2014 just pure softness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00a0Ingredients (8-inch pan)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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  • 2 cups\u00a0cake flour<\/strong>\u00a0(or all-purpose flour, sifted)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • 1 cup\u00a0sugar<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • 1\u00bd tsp\u00a0baking powder<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • \u00bc tsp\u00a0baking soda<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • \u00bc tsp\u00a0salt<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • 3 large\u00a0eggs<\/strong>, room temperature<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • \u00be cup\u00a0milk<\/strong>\u00a0(or buttermilk for extra softness)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • \u00bd cup\u00a0vegetable oil<\/strong>\u00a0(key for moisture)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • 1 cup\u00a0plain yogurt<\/strong>\u00a0or sour cream<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • 1 tbsp\u00a0vanilla extract<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    \u00a0Step-by-Step Instructions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

    \u00a0Step 1: Prepare<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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    1. Preheat oven to\u00a0170\u00b0C \/ 340\u00b0F<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. Grease and line an 8-inch cake pan with parchment paper.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

      \u00a0Step 2: Mix Dry Ingredients<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

      In a bowl, whisk:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      • Flour<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Baking powder<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Baking soda<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Salt<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

        Set aside.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        \u00a0Step 3: Mix Wet Ingredients<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

        In another bowl:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          \n
        1. Beat eggs and sugar until\u00a0light and pale<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        2. Add oil and mix well.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        3. Add yogurt and vanilla.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        4. Mix until smooth and creamy.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

          \u00a0Step 4: Combine (Gentle!)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
            \n
          1. Add dry ingredients to wet in\u00a02\u20133 batches<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          2. Fold gently with a spatula.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          3. Do\u00a0not overmix<\/strong>\u00a0\u2014 stop as soon as smooth.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

            \u00a0Lumps are okay. Overmixing kills softness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

            \u00a0Step 5: Bake<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
              \n
            1. Pour batter into pan.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            2. Tap pan gently to remove air bubbles.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            3. Bake\u00a035\u201340 minutes<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            4. Toothpick should come out clean or with soft crumbs.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

              \u00a0Step 6: Cool Properly<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
                \n
              1. Let cake cool\u00a010 minutes<\/strong>\u00a0in pan.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              2. Remove and cool completely on a rack.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

                \u00a0Secrets to Extreme Softness<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
                  \n
                • Oil instead of butter = long-lasting moisture<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                • Yogurt = tender crumb<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                • Low baking temperature = even softness<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                • Room-temperature ingredients<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

                  \u00a0Optional Softness Boost (Highly Recommended)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

                  Brush warm cake with:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                    \n
                  • \u00bc cup warm milk + 1 tsp sugar + a few drops vanilla<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

                    This makes it bakery-level soft<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                    \u00a0Variations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
                      \n
                    • Chocolate:<\/strong>\u00a0replace \u00bc cup flour with cocoa powder<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                    • Lemon:<\/strong>\u00a0add zest + 2 tbsp lemon juice<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                    • Orange:<\/strong>\u00a0replace milk with fresh orange juice<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

                      \u00a0Result<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

                      A cake so soft it springs back when touched<\/strong> \u2014 perfect plain, frosted, or layered.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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