Imagine a cake so tender, so rich, and so melt-in-your-mouth buttery that it needs no frosting—just a dusting of powdered sugar or a scoop of vanilla ice cream to shine. This legendary butter cake is a bakery-style masterpiece with a golden crust, velvety crumb, and a flavor so indulgent, it’ll ruin all other cakes for you.
Perfect for birthdays, tea time, or when you just deserve a slice of heaven!
🌟 Why This Recipe Is Famous
✅ Unbelievably buttery – Every bite tastes like pure luxury.
✅ Moist, dense-yet-soft crumb – No dry cake here!
✅ Simple ingredients – No fancy techniques needed.
✅ Versatile – Serve plain, glazed, or with fresh berries.
✅ Stays fresh for days – If it lasts that long!
📝 Ingredients (Pantry Staples!)
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened (real butter is a MUST!)
1 ½ cups granulated sugar
4 large eggs, room temperature
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tsp baking powder
½ tsp salt
½ cup whole milk, room temperature
2 tsp pure vanilla extract
🔎 Pro Tip: Use European-style butter (like Kerrygold) for extra richness!
Prep & Preheat
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
Grease and flour a 9-inch round or bundt pan (or line with parchment).
2️⃣ Cream Butter & Sugar
Beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy (~5 mins).
Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each.
3️⃣ Mix Dry Ingredients
Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
4️⃣ Combine Wet & Dry
Alternate adding dry ingredients and milk to the butter mixture.
Stir in vanilla extract (don’t overmix!).
5️⃣ Bake to Golden Perfection
Pour batter into prepared pan.
Bake 45-55 mins (until a toothpick comes out clean).
Cool 15 mins in pan, then transfer to a wire rack.
6️⃣ Serve & Swoon!
Dust with powdered sugar, drizzle with lemon glaze, or enjoy plain with:
🍓 Fresh berries
🍦 Vanilla ice cream
☕ A cup of coffee or tea
💡 Pro Tips for the Best Butter Cake
✔ Room-temperature ingredients ensure even mixing.
✔ Don’t overbake – Check at 45 mins!
✔ For extra moisture, brush warm cake with simple syrup.
✔ Make ahead – This cake tastes even better the next day!
🔄 Delicious Variations
🍋 Lemon Butter Cake – Add 1 tbsp lemon zest + lemon glaze.
🍫 Chocolate Swirl – Swirl in ¼ cup melted chocolate before baking.
🍯 Brown Sugar Cinnamon – Replace ½ cup sugar with brown sugar + 1 tsp cinnamon.
❓ FAQs (Butter Cake 101!)
Q: Can I use salted butter?
A: Yes, but reduce added salt to ¼ tsp.
Q: Why did my cake sink?
A: Likely underbaked or overmixed—ensure proper baking time!
Q: Can I freeze it?
A: Yes! Wrap tightly, freeze up to 3 months.
🎯 Final Tip: Double the Recipe!
One cake is never enough—make two and freeze one for emergencies!
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