This classic butter cake recipe is rich, moist, and full of buttery goodness. Made with simple ingredients, it's perfect for birthdays, tea time, or any celebration.
Author:Eliana Recipes
Prep Time:15 minutes
Cook Time:40 minutes
Total Time:55 minutes
Yield:1 cake (8-10 servings)
Category:Dessert
Method:Baking
Cuisine:American
Diet:Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, softened
1 ¾ cups (350g) granulated sugar
4 large eggs
2 ½ cups (315g) all-purpose flour
2 ½ tsp baking powder
½ tsp salt
1 cup (240ml) whole milk
2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch cake pan.
In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
Alternately add dry ingredients and milk to the butter mixture, beginning and ending with the flour. Mix until just combined.
Pour batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
Bake for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Ensure butter is at room temperature for a smooth batter.