Simply and Delicious (Simply Delicious)
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 20 min. Bake: 30 min. + cooling
YIELD:12-16 servings
INGREDIENTS:
- 4 eggs
- 2 cups sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2-1/4 teaspoons baking powder
- 1-1/4 cups 2% milk
- 10 tablespoons butter, cubed
DIRECTIONS:
1. In a large bowl, beat eggs on high speed for 5 minutes or until thick and lemon-colored. Gradually add sugar, beating until mixture is light and fluffy. Beat in vanilla. Combine flour and baking powder; gradually add to batter; beat at low speed until smooth.
2. In a small saucepan, heat milk and butter just until butter is melted. Gradually add to batter; beat just until combined.
3. Pour into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack.Yield: 12-16 servings.
TIPS:
- Salted butter really brings out the flavor of this subtle classic.
- Cube leftovers to layer into a trifle with berries and cream.
- Swap almond extract for the vanilla, and serve with whipped cream and toasted almonds.