Description
Butter Cake is a classic dessert that envelops you in warmth with its rich, buttery flavor and tender crumb. Perfect for any occasion, from birthdays to cozy afternoons, this cake brings back cherished memories of laughter and joy. Easy to prepare and customizable with your favorite mix-ins, this Butter Cake will quickly become a staple in your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
- 2 cups all-purpose flour (sifted)
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a round cake pan or line it with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy (about 3-5 minutes).
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add this dry mixture to the wet ingredients while mixing on low speed until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan, smoothing out the top with a spatula.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow cooling for about ten minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 85mg