Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of Vanilla Butter Cake, a luscious dessert that embodies the essence of summer gatherings. With its fluffy texture and rich vanilla flavor, this cake is perfect for Memorial Day celebrations, sure to impress family and friends alike. Easy to make, it can be elegantly dressed with fresh fruits or whipped cream, transforming each slice into a moment of joy that melts in your mouth.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 3 cups all-purpose flour, sifted
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup whole milk, at room temperature
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
- In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour and baking powder. Gradually add this to the wet ingredients, alternating with milk.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for about 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (85g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: - For added flavor, consider incorporating lemon zest or folding in chocolate chips. - Store leftovers tightly wrapped at room temperature for up to three days or freeze individual slices.