Description
Indulgent butter cake whispers sweet comfort from grandma’s kitchen, promising pure culinary bliss. Moist crumb and rich flavor invite warm memories, drawing you into a delectable slice of homemade happiness.
Ingredients
Scale
Primary Ingredients:
- 1 cup (226 grams) unsalted butter, softened
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) whole milk
Dry Ingredients:
- 2 1/2 cups (313 grams) all-purpose flour
- 1 1/4 cups (250 grams) granulated sugar
- 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Flavor Enhancer:
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare a pristine 8-inch cake pan by generously coating with butter and a light dusting of flour. Position the oven rack in the center and heat to 350°F (175°C).
- In a spacious mixing bowl, whip room-temperature butter and granulated sugar until the mixture transforms into a fluffy, pale landscape with increased volume.
- Incorporate eggs individually, thoroughly blending each before adding the next, ensuring a smooth and homogeneous mixture.
- Sift together flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate vessel, creating a uniform dry ingredient blend.
- Gradually introduce the dry ingredients and milk into the creamed butter mixture, alternating between the two. Begin and conclude with the dry ingredients to maintain optimal texture.
- Gently fold in vanilla extract, stirring until the batter achieves a consistent and silky composition.
- Transfer the batter into the prepared pan, spreading evenly with a spatula to create a level surface.
- Slide the pan into the preheated oven and bake for 30-35 minutes, monitoring until a inserted toothpick emerges completely clean.
- Remove from oven and allow the cake to rest in the pan for 10 minutes, permitting gentle cooling and slight contraction.
- Carefully invert the cake onto a wire cooling rack, allowing complete cooling before serving or decorating.
Notes
- Soften butter at room temperature for easier creaming and smoother texture, avoiding cold or melted butter.
- Sift dry ingredients to eliminate lumps and ensure even distribution of baking powder for a lighter cake.
- Use full-fat milk for richer flavor, but can substitute with non-dairy alternatives like almond or oat milk for dairy-free version.
- Check cake doneness early to prevent overbaking, as every oven performs differently and can cause dryness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 27 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 43 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg