Description
Vanilla Butter Cake (Memorial Day Delight) is a delightful dessert that perfectly balances a golden, buttery crust with an airy center. This easy-to-make cake fills your kitchen with a rich aroma and is ideal for gatherings, from Memorial Day celebrations to afternoon teas. Enjoy it plain or elevate it with whipped cream and fresh berries for an unforgettable treat that evokes warmth and nostalgia in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ½ cup whole milk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a bundt pan or two round cake pans.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the 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 the flour and baking powder. Gradually add to the wet mixture, alternating with milk, until just combined.
- Stir in vanilla extract gently.
- Pour batter into prepared pan(s) and bake for 30–35 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean from the center.
- Allow cooling before serving; top with powdered sugar or fresh fruit if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (80g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 100mg