Low Sodium Easy Vanilla Cake

Total time1 hr 10 min

Prep time15 min

Cook time35 min

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Ingredients

9 servings

For the cake

½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
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¾ cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
2 tsp vanilla extract
½ cup whole milk, room temperature
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ tsp baking powder
¼ tsp salt
Chef's tip
Season to taste - salt substitutes can taste bitter in larger amounts, so start with less.

For the frosting

½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
2 cups powdered sugar, sifted
2 tbsp whole milk
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 pinch salt
Chef's tip
Season to taste - salt substitutes can taste bitter in larger amounts, so start with less.

Instructions

1
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8x8-inch baking pan with butter or nonstick spray, then line the bottom with a square of parchment paper.
2
In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar together with a hand mixer on medium-high speed until pale and fluffy, about 3 minutes.

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