Rich Butter Cake Recipe
A soft, moist, and buttery cake with a tender crumb — simple yet indulgent, perfect for tea time, birthdays, or as a base for layered desserts.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup whole milk, room temperature
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13-inch pan or two 8-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in vanilla.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the butter mixture alternately with milk, starting and ending with flour. Mix until just combined.
- Pour batter into prepared pan(s) and smooth the top.
- Bake for 35–40 minutes (round pans may take 30–35 minutes), or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool in pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For extra richness, replace half the milk with heavy cream.
- Add lemon or orange zest for a citrus twist.
- Perfect served plain, dusted with powdered sugar, or frosted.
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