Butter Cake Recipe

Rich, velvety, and utterly decadent, this butter cake is the epitome of comfort food.

With a tender crumb and a hint of sweetness, it’s the perfect treat to brighten up anyone’s day.

Moist, fluffy, and infused with the warmth of vanilla, this cake is sure to become a family favorite.

Ready Time

1 hrs 30 mins

Yields

7 servings

Ingredients

2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
3 large eggs, at room temperature
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C).

Grease two 8-inch round cake pans and line the bottoms with parchment paper.

In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.

Set aside.

In a large mixing bowl, use an electric mixer to cream the butter until it’s light and fluffy.

Gradually add the sugar and continue beating until well combined and smooth.

Beat in the eggs one at a time, making sure each egg is fully incorporated before adding the next.

Beat in the vanilla extract.

Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, alternating with the flour mixture in three parts, beginning and ending with the flour mixture.

Beat just until combined.

Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and smooth the tops.

Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Remove from the oven and let cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Once the cakes are completely cool, you can frost and decorate them as desired.

Cut into 7 equal pieces and serve.

Notes

For a tender crumb, make sure to use room temperature eggs and don’t overmix the batter. Also, don’t open the oven door during the baking time to prevent the cakes from sinking.

If you want to ensure even baking, rotate the cake pans halfway through the baking time.

You can store the cakes at room temperature for up to 3 days or wrap them tightly and freeze for up to 2 months. For a moist and flavorful cake, use high-quality unsalted butter and pure vanilla extract.

Remember to adjust your oven temperature according to your location’s altitude if necessary.

You can customize the cake to your taste by adding different flavors like nuts, chocolate chips, or fruit zest to the batter.