Description
Vanilla Butter Cake is a delightful dessert that captivates with its light, fluffy texture and sweet vanilla aroma. Perfect for Memorial Day gatherings or any celebration, this cake offers a buttery flavor that can be enjoyed plain or dressed up with fresh fruit and whipped cream. Bake this easy-to-follow recipe to create lasting memories and indulge in every delicious slice.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup whole milk
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a cake pan.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt; set aside.
- In another bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla.
- Gradually mix in the dry ingredients alternately with milk until just combined.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 27g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: - Use room temperature ingredients for better mixing. - Customize flavors by adding almond extract or lemon zest. - Incorporate chocolate chips or nuts for added texture.