Description
Homemade butter cake blends classic southern comfort with rich, creamy textures that delight dessert enthusiasts. Moist crumb and golden exterior promise delectable satisfaction for bakers seeking simple yet elegant sweet treats.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, softened
- 4 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups (300g) granulated sugar
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) whole milk
- 2 1/2 cups (315g) all-purpose flour
Leavening and Seasoning:
- 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by heating to 350F (175C) and prepare a 9-inch cake pan with butter and flour coating.
- Combine flour, baking powder, and salt in a mixing bowl, setting the dry mixture aside for later use.
- Using an electric mixer, cream butter and sugar until the mixture becomes airy and pale, creating a smooth consistency.
- Incorporate eggs individually into the butter mixture, thoroughly blending after each addition to ensure even distribution.
- Mix in vanilla extract to enhance the cake’s aromatic flavor profile.
- Slowly fold dry ingredients into the wet mixture, alternating with milk and gently stirring to maintain a smooth, lump-free batter.
- Transfer the cake batter into the prepared pan, carefully spreading it evenly to create a level surface.
- Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 40-45 minutes, monitoring until a toothpick inserted at the center emerges clean and dry.
- Allow the cake to rest in the pan for 10 minutes, helping it stabilize and prevent crumbling.
- Carefully remove the cake from the pan and place on a wire cooling rack, letting it reach room temperature before serving or decorating.
Notes
- Room temperature ingredients ensure smooth, even mixing and help create a tender cake texture.
- Avoid overmixing the batter to prevent a tough, dense cake by stirring just until ingredients are combined.
- Use high-quality butter and pure vanilla extract for the richest, most authentic flavor profile.
- For a gluten-free version, swap all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend to maintain the cake’s classic texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 23 g
- Sodium: 110 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg