Description
Indulgent butter cake brings classic comfort to dessert tables with its rich, velvety crumb and golden-brown perfection. Sweet memories melt together as you savor each tender slice of this timeless treat.
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
Leavening and Seasoning:
- 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Liquid Ingredients:
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by heating to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9-inch cake pan with a light coating of grease and flour.
- Combine dry ingredients in a mixing bowl, whisking flour, baking powder, and salt until evenly distributed.
- Using an electric mixer, cream butter and sugar together until the mixture becomes pale and achieves a light, airy texture.
- Incorporate eggs individually into the butter mixture, ensuring thorough blending after each egg. Mix in vanilla extract for additional flavor.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients, alternating with milk. Begin and conclude with the flour mixture, stirring gently until ingredients are just incorporated.
- Transfer the batter into the prepared cake pan, using a spatula to spread it evenly and create a smooth surface.
- Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 40-45 minutes, monitoring until a toothpick inserted into the center emerges clean and dry.
- Allow the cake to rest in the pan for 10 minutes to stabilize, then carefully remove and place on a wire cooling rack to reach room temperature.
Notes
- Try different extracts like almond or lemon to add unique flavor variations to the classic butter cake.
- Ensure ingredients are at room temperature for smoother mixing and better cake texture.
- Use a kitchen scale for precise measurements, especially when measuring flour, to avoid a dense or dry cake.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend and add a teaspoon of xanthan gum to improve texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 28 g
- Sodium: 140 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg