Description
Delectable butter cake from grandma’s kitchen delights taste buds with rich, creamy texture and nostalgic charm. Smooth butter and subtle sweetness combine for a classic dessert that brings comfort and joy to family gatherings.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup (226g, 8 ounces) unsalted butter, softened
- 4 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups (300g, 10.5 ounces) granulated sugar
- 1 cup (240ml, 8 fluid ounces) whole milk
Dry Ingredients:
- 2 1/2 cups (315g, 11 ounces) all-purpose flour
- 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Flavor Ingredient:
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 350F (175C) and prepare a 9-inch cake pan by coating with butter and dusting with flour.
- Combine flour, baking powder, and salt in a mixing bowl, whisking thoroughly to ensure even distribution.
- Cream butter and sugar in a separate large bowl until the mixture becomes pale and airy, creating a light texture.
- Incorporate eggs individually, mixing completely after each addition to maintain a smooth consistency.
- Blend vanilla extract into the creamy mixture, distributing the flavor evenly.
- Gently fold dry ingredients and milk into the butter mixture, alternating between the two and starting and finishing with flour to create a balanced batter.
- Transfer the batter into the prepared pan, using a spatula to spread it evenly and eliminate air pockets.
- Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 45-50 minutes, checking doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center – it should emerge clean when the cake is fully baked.
- Allow the cake to rest in the pan for 10 minutes to set, then carefully remove and place on a wire rack to cool completely, ensuring the cake maintains its delicate structure.
Notes
- Use room temperature ingredients to ensure smooth, even mixing and optimal cake texture.
- Avoid overmixing the batter, which can lead to a tough, dense cake; mix just until ingredients are combined.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend.
- Enhance flavor by adding lemon zest or almond extract for a subtle, sophisticated twist.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 519
- Sugar: 35 g
- Sodium: 179 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 52 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg