How to Make Butter Cake - A Step-by-Step Guide

Butter cake is a classic dessert that has been enjoyed for generations. With its rich, buttery flavor and tender crumb, it's no wonder why this cake is a favorite among many. Whether served as a simple snack or as a delicious dessert, butter cake is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.

One of the great things about butter cake is its versatility. You can enjoy it plain, or dress it up with a variety of toppings and frostings. From a simple dusting of powdered sugar to a decade...

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Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • ½ cup butter, room temperature
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¾ cup milk, room temperature

Information

  • Prep Time: 25 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Additional Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 1 8-inch square cake

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease an 8-inch square baking pan; line the bottom with parchment or wax paper, or dust lightly with flour.
  • Sift flour, baking powder, and salt together in a large bowl.
  • Beat sugar and butter together in a large bowl with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla extract.
  • Add flour mixture in 1/2 cup batches, alternating with milk, beating batter briefly after each addition until just blended.
  • Pour batter into the prepared pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 30 minutes. Let cool in pan for 10 minutes before inverting onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  • Nutrition

    210 cal.

    • Total Fat: 9g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 53mg
    • Sodium: 251mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 30g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 18g
    • Protein: 3g
    • Calcium: 72mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 54mg