homemade butter cake recipe

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The Best homemade butter cake recipe

I have been making this homemade butter cake recipe for years, and it’s a staple in our household. It’s a classic recipe that never fails to impress, and it’s perfect for any occasion.

The best part is that it’s incredibly easy to make, and the end result is a moist and delicious cake that’s sure to become a favorite in your household too. I love that this recipe uses real butter, which gives the cake a rich and creamy flavor that’s hard to resist.

The texture of the cake is also perfect – it’s light and fluffy, but still has a nice density to it. My kids love helping me make this cake, and they always get excited when they see the finished product.

I’ve made this cake for birthdays, holidays, and just regular weeknight dinners, and it’s always a hit. I think what I love most about this recipe is the fact that it’s so versatile – you can serve it as a dessert, or even as a snack.

And the best part is that it’s really easy to customize with different flavors and toppings. I’ve added nuts, chocolate chips, and even dried fruit to the batter to give it an extra boost of flavor.

The possibilities are endless, which is one of the things I love most about this recipe.

Homemade Butter Cake

4.8 from 1253 votes

A classic and moist butter cake recipe that’s perfect for any occasion. This cake is easy to make and full of rich, buttery flavor.

Prep Time15 mins
Cook Time30 mins
Resting Time0 mins
Total Time45 mins
Servings: 8Cuisine: InternationalCalories: 350 kcal

🥘Ingredients

For the Cake

200g unsalted butter, softened
200g caster sugar
4 large eggs
200g self-raising flour
1 tsp baking powder
4 tbsp milk

For the Buttercream Frosting

175g unsalted butter, softened
350g icing sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
3 tbsp milk

👨‍🍳Directions

1Preheat oven to 180°C.
2Grease and line a 9-inch round cake tin with baking parchment.
3In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until the mixture is pale and light.
4This should take about 3-5 minutes with an electric mixer.
5Beat in the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
6The mixture may curdle slightly, but that’s okay.
7Sift in the flour and baking powder.
8Gently fold into the mixture using a metal spoon.
9Add the milk and mix until just combined.
10Be careful not to overmix.
11Pour the batter into the prepared cake tin and smooth the top with a spatula.
12Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
13The cake should be golden brown and spring back slightly when pressed.
14Allow the cake to cool in the tin for 10 minutes, then turn it out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
15While the cake is cooling, make the buttercream frosting.
16Beat the butter in a large bowl until soft, then gradually beat in the icing sugar.
17Add the vanilla extract and milk, then beat until the frosting is smooth and spreadable.
18Once the cake is completely cool, spread the buttercream frosting evenly over the top and sides of the cake.
19Slice and serve.

🔧Equipment

Mixing bowl
Electric mixer
9-inch round cake tin
Oven

📊Nutrition Facts (per serving)

🔥Calories: 350 kcal🧈Total Fat: 18g💛Saturated Fat: 11g❤️Cholesterol: 95mg🧂Sodium: 150mg🌾Total Carbs: 40g🥦Dietary Fiber: 0g🍬Sugars: 30g🥩Protein: 4g

📝Notes

Tips: For a more intense flavor, you can add a pinch of salt to the cake batter. You can also add your favorite food coloring to the buttercream frosting to make it more festive.

This homemade butter cake recipe is truly one of my favorites – it’s easy to make yet produces results that are anything but ordinary!

Not only does its versatility allow endless experimentation with different flavors & toppings but also because once baked these slices freeze beautifully making storage super convenient – perfect idea especially considering how often families gather around sweet treats during holidays.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions About Butter Cake

Q: What type of flour should I use for this recipe?

A: You can use either all-purpose flour or bread flour for this recipe. All-purpose flour will give you a slightly lighter texture while bread flour will give you a denser texture.

Q: Can I use almond milk or coconut milk instead of regular milk?

A: While almond milk or coconut milk can be used as substitutes in some recipes, they may not provide enough fat content to bring out all the flavors in this cake.

Q: How do I prevent my homemade butter cake from becoming too dense?

A: To prevent overmixing which can lead to dense cakes mix wet ingredients separately then gently fold them into dry ingredients until just combined.

Q: Can I make this recipe gluten-free?

A: Yes! To make gluten-free version replace wheat flour with gluten-free flours like almond flour rice flour etc.

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