Description
Vanilla Butter Cake is a classic dessert that evokes warmth and nostalgia, making it a perfect centerpiece for any gathering, especially Memorial Day. This rich and buttery cake features a moist texture that melts in your mouth, delighting everyone at the table. Easy to prepare and versatile enough to customize with your favorite toppings, it pairs beautifully with fresh fruits or whipped cream. Gather your loved ones and create lasting memories with every slice of this delightful treat!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 cup whole milk
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a bundt pan or two round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy (about 3 minutes).
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add this mixture alternately with milk to the wet mixture.
- Stir in vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
- Pour batter into prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cooling for 10 minutes in the pan before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (80g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg