Catch a Husband Cake
The Catch a Husband Cake is a light, fluffy, and irresistibly sweet dessert that combines simple ingredients into a charmingly delicious treat. Perfect for birthdays, bridal showers, or cozy weekends, this cake captures hearts with its tender crumb and delightful vanilla flavor — the kind of dessert that creates memories and smiles.
Equipment
- Mixing Bowls
- Electric Mixer
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Cake Pan
- Cooling rack
- Oven
Ingredients
Cake Batter
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 cup milk
- 3 ½ tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp salt
- 3 large eggs
Optional Frosting and Decoration
- buttercream or cream cheese frosting as desired
- decorative items such as sprinkles or fresh fruit
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a cake pan.
- Cream together softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 2–3 minutes.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in vanilla extract until combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into the wet mixture, alternating with milk. Begin and end with the flour mixture.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once cooled, frost with your favorite frosting and decorate with sprinkles or fruit as desired.
Notes
For a chocolate variation, replace half of the flour with cocoa powder. You can also add lemon or orange zest for a fresh twist. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week. This cake freezes well for up to 2 months.