Butter Vanilla Cake
Indulge in the classic charm of a decadent Butter Vanilla Cake, a timeless dessert bursting with rich, buttery flavor and the warm, comforting essence of pure vanilla. This easy-to-make recipe features a tender crumb, achieved by creaming unsalted butter and sugar to perfection, and the perfect balance of fluffy all-purpose flour, baking powder, and a hint of salt. Alternating additions of whole milk ensure a moist and melt-in-your-mouth texture, while the effortless prep time of just 20 minutes makes it ideal for any occasion. Whether finished with a dusting of powdered sugar or your favorite frosting, this versatile cake is as beautiful as it is delicious—perfect for celebrations, tea-time treats, or simply satisfying your sweet tooth. Treat your family to the ultimate homemade sweet with this buttery, vanilla-infused delight!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1.5 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 1 cup whole milk
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour a 9x13-inch cake pan or two 9-inch round cake pans.
In a large mixing bowl, cream the unsalted butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy. This should take about 3-5 minutes using an electric mixer on medium speed.
Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the pure vanilla extract until well combined.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the whole milk. Begin and end with the dry ingredients, mixing just until combined. Do not overmix.
Pour the batter into the prepared pan(s) and spread it evenly with a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Remove the cake(s) from the oven and allow to cool in the pan(s) for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Frost or dust with powdered sugar as desired before serving. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3514 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 126.8 g | 163% | |
| Saturated Fat | 67.0 g | 335% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1021 mg | 340% | |
| Sodium | 2473 mg | 108% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 549.5 g | 200% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.2 g | 29% | |
| Total Sugars | 312.5 g | ||
| Protein | 63.8 g | 128% | |
| Vitamin D | 6.7 mcg | 33% | |
| Calcium | 477 mg | 37% | |
| Iron | 17.9 mg | 99% | |
| Potassium | 992 mg | 21% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
