Description
This Old Fashioned Butter Cake is a simple, yet delicious treat. With its rich buttery flavor and soft, moist crumb, it’s the perfect cake for any occasion—whether you’re serving it as a classic dessert or with a cup of coffee.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup whole milk
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×9-inch square cake pan or a 9-inch round cake pan.
- Prepare the Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- Cream the Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 4-5 minutes.
- Add the Eggs and Vanilla: Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Combine with Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk. Start and finish with the dry ingredients, mixing just until combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Bake the Cake: Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread it out evenly. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely. Slice and enjoy!
Notes
- For extra flavor, you can add a bit of lemon zest or almond extract to the batter.
- You can frost this cake with your favorite frosting, such as buttercream, chocolate ganache, or even a dusting of powdered sugar for a simple finish.
- This cake pairs wonderfully with fresh berries or whipped cream for serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 80mg