Tanya 93 said:
Heat oven to 350 degrees
Mix together 2 sticks of softened, unsalted butter and 1 cup of sifted white sugar until blended
Add two room temperature large eggs and beat on low until mixed
Sift into another bowl 2 cups of cake flour, 2 3/4 teaspoons of baking powder, and 1 teaspoon of salt
Add alternating small amounts of the flour blend with small amounts of 1 cup of buttermilk mixed with 2 teaspoons of vanilla to the egg and sugar mix, beating slowly. Once all it is incorporated, add 1/3 of a cup of sparkling water until everything is well blended.
Pour into 2 greased and floured 8 inch square pans (you can also use round)
Bake for 25-30 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes clean and the edges are light brown
Let cool and remove from pan for decorating
Thanks, Tanya. I will try that, I have had mixed success with cakes although I seem to do well with breads and cookies. I absolutely despise mixes.
Edit to ask why the sparkling water when you have buttermilk and baking soda?
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