1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 cup granulated sugar
½ cup unsalted butter, softened
2 large eggs
½ cup milk
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp ground cinnamon
½ tsp ground cardamom
½ tsp ground ginger
Preheat your oven: Start by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, cardamom, and ginger. Set aside.
Cream butter and sugar: In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy.
Add eggs and milk: Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the milk and vanilla extract, mixing well after each addition.
Combine mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients and mix until just combined—be careful not to overmix.
Pour batter: Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for about 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Cool: Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Serve: Once cooled, serve it as is or top with cream cheese frosting, whipped cream, or simply a dusting of powdered sugar!
