Here’s a simple and delicious recipe for Everyday Butter Cake—a soft, buttery, and easy-to-make cake that’s perfect for any occasion!
Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup whole milk (or buttermilk for a richer flavor)
Directions:
1. Preheat the oven:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour an 8-inch round or square cake pan, or line it with parchment paper.
2. Cream the butter and sugar:
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter and sugar together with an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy (about 3-4 minutes). This step helps give the cake its soft, tender crumb.
3. Add the eggs and vanilla:
- Beat in the eggs, one at a time, making sure each egg is fully incorporated before adding the next.
- Add the vanilla extract and mix until combined.
4. Combine the dry ingredients:
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
5. Alternate adding the dry ingredients and milk:
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the milk. Start and finish with the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this can result in a dense cake.
6. Pour the batter into the pan:
- Pour the cake batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
7. Bake the cake:
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. The top should be golden and slightly spring back when touched.
8. Cool and serve:
- Let the cake cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- You can serve the cake plain, or dust with powdered sugar, serve with whipped cream, or top with fresh fruit if desired.
This Everyday Butter Cake is wonderfully simple yet so satisfying. It has a light, buttery texture and is perfect for an everyday treat with tea or coffee! Enjoy!