Short Description
A classic buttery, moist, and tender butter cake that’s perfect for any occasion. Made with simple ingredients like butter, sugar, eggs, and flour, this butter cake delivers a rich flavor and soft crumb that melts in your mouth. Ideal as a dessert or teatime treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 12 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 ½ cups (300g) granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 2 ½ cups (315g) all-purpose flour
- 2 ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup (240ml) whole milk
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture alternately with the milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
- Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Notes
- Make sure the butter is softened, not melted, for the best texture.
- You can add a teaspoon of lemon zest for a citrus twist.
- This cake pairs wonderfully with fresh berries or whipped cream.
Find it online: https://yumfamilyrecipes.com/butter-cake/
