How to Make Susan's Butter Cake - A Step-by-Step Guide

Susan's Butter Cake is a timeless classic that has been passed down through generations in my family. This rich and tender cake is a favorite at family gatherings, birthdays, and special occasions. With its moist crumb and buttery flavor, Susan's Butter Cake is sure to become a staple in your own recipe collection.

One of the best things about this recipe is its simplicity. With just a few basic ingredients, you can whip up a delicious and indulgent cake in no time. Whether you're an expe...

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Ingredients

  • 3 cups cake flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 1 ½ cups white sugar
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • 4 eggs
  • 2 tablespoons vanilla extract
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • ½ cup butter
  • ¼ cup water
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr 15 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 1 to 10 - inch tube pan

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease and flour a 10 inch tube pan. Sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, cream together 1 cup butter, 1 1/2 cups white sugar and 1/2 cup brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla. Beat in the flour mixture alternately with the sour cream, mixing just until incorporated.
  • Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake in the preheated oven for 75 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Remove cake from oven and immediately prick cake all over with a wooden pick 20 to 30 times. Pour butter sauce over cake. Allow cake to cool completely as cake is very fragile when warm. Run a knife around the edges of the pan and invert cooled cake onto a serving dish. Dust with powdered sugar.
  • To make the Butter Sauce: Heat 1 cup sugar, 1/2 cup butter, 1/4 cup water and 1 tablespoon vanilla over medium heat until sugar dissolves, about 10 minutes. Do not boil.
  • Nutrition

    598 cal.

    • Total Fat: 29g
    • Saturated Fat: 18g
    • Cholesterol: 131mg
    • Sodium: 477mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 79g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 51g
    • Protein: 6g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 79mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 111mg