Lick Your Lips Cake

Moist, creamy, and utterly irresistible, this Lick Your Lips Cake is the ultimate indulgence for anyone with a sweet tooth.

With its tender crumb and subtle sweetness, it’s the perfect treat to brighten up any special occasion or everyday celebration.

Ready Time

1 hrs 30 mins

Yields

10 servings

Ingredients

2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup whole milk, at room temperature
2 large eggs, at room temperature
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.

In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.

Set aside.

In a large mixing bowl, using an electric mixer, beat the butter until it’s creamy.

Add the dry ingredients you set aside earlier to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients.

Beat just until combined.

In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs and vanilla extract.

Add this mixture to the butter mixture and beat until just combined.

Don’t overmix! Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and smooth the tops.

Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Once the cakes are completely cool, you can frost and decorate them as desired.

Slice and serve!

Notes

For an extra moist cake, make sure to use room temperature eggs and milk.

Don’t skip the step of alternating the dry ingredients with the milk when adding to the butter mixture – this ensures everything gets incorporated evenly.

If you’re not planning to frost and decorate the cake immediately, you can store the cooled cakes in airtight containers at room temperature for up to 3 days or wrap tightly and freeze for up to 2 months.

To get a smooth, even crumb, don’t overmix the batter, and resist the temptation to open the oven door during the baking time.

If you want a more golden-brown crust, brush the tops of the cakes with a beaten egg or some melted butter before baking.