Description
“Make the perfect fluffy butter cake with this easy recipe! Rich, buttery, and moist with a tender crumb—ideal for any occasion. Simple ingredients, step-by-step instructions, and delicious results every time!”
Ingredients
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- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup whole milk
Instructions
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Prepare the Oven and Pan:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans or line with parchment paper.
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Mix Dry Ingredients:
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
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Cream Butter and Sugar:
- In a large mixing bowl, beat butter and sugar on medium speed until light and fluffy (3-5 minutes).
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Add Eggs and Vanilla:
- Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Mix in vanilla extract.
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Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients:
- Reduce mixer speed to low.
- Alternate adding flour mixture and milk, starting and ending with the flour.
- Mix until just combined—avoid overmixing.
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Bake the Cake:
- Divide batter evenly between prepared pans.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Cool and Serve:
- Let cakes cool in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Frost or serve as desired.
Notes
- Lemon Butter Cake: Add 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice + 1 tbsp lemon zest.
- Chocolate Butter Cake: Replace ¼ cup of flour with unsweetened cocoa powder.
- Nutty Twist: Fold in ½ cup chopped pecans or almonds.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Category: dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: fluffy butter cake, homemade butter cake, moist butter cake, easy butter cake recipe, classic butter cake