Description
Irresistible butter cake from Southern kitchens delights dessert enthusiasts with its rich, tender crumb. Moist layers melt in your mouth, promising pure comfort and sweet satisfaction that connects you to cherished culinary traditions.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup whole milk
Leavening and Seasoning:
- 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Flavor Enhancer:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by heating to 350F (175C) and preparing a 9-inch cake pan with grease and flour coating.
- Combine flour, baking powder, and salt in a mixing bowl, creating a uniform dry mixture.
- Cream butter and sugar in a separate large bowl until the mixture becomes airy and pale, achieving a fluffy texture.
- Incorporate eggs individually, thoroughly mixing after each addition to ensure smooth integration.
- Add vanilla extract to the egg mixture, blending completely.
- Alternate adding dry ingredient mixture and milk to the butter mixture, starting and ending with flour to maintain batter consistency.
- Transfer batter into the prepared cake pan, using a spatula to evenly distribute and smooth the surface.
- Place pan in preheated oven and bake for 40-45 minutes, monitoring for a golden surface and checking doneness with a toothpick test.
- Allow cake to rest in the pan for 10 minutes to stabilize its structure.
- Carefully remove cake from pan and transfer to a wire cooling rack, letting it cool completely before serving or decorating.
Notes
- Ensure butter is at room temperature for smooth, even mixing and optimal cake texture.
- Use high-quality vanilla extract to enhance the cake’s rich, aromatic flavor profile.
- Avoid overmixing batter to prevent a dense, tough cake; mix just until ingredients are combined.
- Customize the recipe by adding lemon zest, almond extract, or folding in fresh berries for variety.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 395 kcal
- Sugar: 26 g
- Sodium: 160 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 54 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg