Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Grease and flour an 8-inch (20cm) round or square cake pan, or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
Mix Dry Ingredients:
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and baking soda until well combined.
Add Wet Ingredients:
Add the oil, milk, eggs, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Mix with a whisk or spatula until smooth and lump-free. Avoid overmixing.
Customize (Optional):
If you’re adding zest, chocolate chips, nuts, or dried fruits, fold them gently into the batter.
Bake:
Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Cool and Serve:
Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Dust with powdered sugar, drizzle with glaze, or serve plain—it’s delicious any way!
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