Description
Delightful butter cake whisks you into a world of buttery bliss, promising pure comfort with each tender crumb. Moist, rich layers melt on your palate, inviting pure indulgence in this classic dessert that speaks directly to sweet-loving souls.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
Leavening and Seasoning:
- 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Flavoring:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare your baking workspace by warming the oven to 350°F (175°C) and thoroughly coating a 9-inch cake pan with butter and flour to prevent sticking.
- Create a delicate dry ingredient blend by whisking flour, baking powder, and salt together in a medium mixing bowl until thoroughly combined and set aside.
- Utilize an electric mixer to cream butter and sugar, whipping the mixture until it becomes airy, pale, and develops a light, fluffy texture.
- Incorporate eggs individually into the butter-sugar mixture, ensuring each egg is fully integrated and the batter maintains a smooth consistency before adding the next.
- Enhance the batter’s flavor profile by gently stirring in vanilla extract, creating a rich aromatic base.
- Carefully fold dry ingredients into the wet mixture, alternating with milk to maintain a silky, uniform texture. Begin and conclude with the flour mixture, mixing only until ingredients are just combined to preserve the cake’s tender crumb.
- Transfer the batter into the prepared pan, using a spatula to distribute evenly and create a level surface.
- Position the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 35-40 minutes, monitoring for a golden exterior and checking doneness by inserting a toothpick that emerges clean.
- Allow the cake to rest in the pan for 10 minutes, enabling it to set and cool slightly before carefully transferring to a wire rack to complete cooling.
Notes
- Use room temperature ingredients to ensure smooth mixing and even baking.
- Add a pinch of salt to enhance the butter cake’s flavor depth and balance sweetness.
- Customize the cake by folding in lemon zest, chocolate chips, or chopped nuts for extra texture and variation.
- Replace regular milk with almond or coconut milk to create a dairy-free version suitable for different dietary needs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 323
- Sugar: 24 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 39 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg