Plain Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Cream butter until soft.
2. 2
   Add the flavoring and the finely granulated sugar, stirring briskly until the mixture is light and fluffy.
3. 3
   Continue creaming and add slowly the well-beaten egg yolks.
4. 4
   Add the sifted dry ingredients and milk alternately, a little milk at a time.
5. 5
   Beat in the dry ingredients.
6. 6
   Stir in the milk.
7. 7
   The first and last addition should be the dry ingredients. Fold in the beaten egg whites last of all.
8. 8
   Pour the batter into a lightly greased pan.
9. 9
   Bake in a moderately hot oven at 375° for 15 to 18 minutes.
10. 10
    This batter may be baked in layer pan, or in muffin pans as cupcakes.