This recipe is great. Thank you. I was looking for a cake recipe that did not call for cake flour; something I could make with what many of us already have in our cupboards. I used regular flour and sifted it three times. I didn't have buttermilk, so I used the 1TBLS + 3/4 tsp of vinegar to the 2 1/2C regular milk and let it sit for 10 minutes. I brought all of my refrigerated ingredients to room temperature. I made cupcakes for my son's birthday and they were great! Very moist, good texture. Tasted better than the box. It is not as sweet and I actually like that because it's a good treat without tons of sugar for the kids. If I were to make it again for adults, I would probably do as one baker suggested and add extra sugar. But, this recipe is great. Thanks again!

Reviewed On: Jan. 25, 2009

I made this cake for my son's fifth birthday. After many disappointing homemade versions, this was a winner; in my daughter's words, "superb." I took the advice of one reviewer and made the butter/flour mixture first and the meringue second, and added an additional 1/2 cup of milk. This recipe is the best; it's moist, tasteful, great! Thank you.

Reviewed On: Jan. 21, 2009