Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Grease and flour three 8x2 inch round cake pans.

Step 2

In the bowl of your mixer, add the dry ingredients and whisk at least 30 seconds to blend.

Step 3

Add the remaining ingredients to the bowl and mix on medium speed for 1 minute. Scrape the sides and bottom of the bowl and mix for 1 more minute. If you are using a hand mixer, mix for a bit longer.

Step 4

Pour into prepared pans and bake at 350 degrees for 25 to 30 minutes. Check at 25 minutes, if a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with just a few crumbs attached, it is done.

Step 5

Cool in the pans 5 to 10 minutes then turn out.

Step 6

Makes 7 1/2 cups batter

Step 7

Works well for cupcakes