Simple Butter Cake Recipe

Simple Butter Cake Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1 cup (230g) unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
• 4 large eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup (120ml) milk

Instructions:

1. Preheat Oven:
   • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
   • Grease and line a loaf pan with parchment paper.
2. Cream Butter and Sugar:
   • In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar together using a hand or stand mixer until light and fluffy (about 3–4 minutes).
3. Add Eggs and Vanilla:
   • Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
   • Mix in the vanilla extract.
4. Combine Dry Ingredients:
   • In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
5. Mix Dry and Wet Ingredients:
   • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture in three parts, alternating with the milk. Start and end with the dry ingredients.
   • Mix until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
6. Pour into Pan:
   • Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
7. Bake:
   • Bake in the preheated oven for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
   • If the top browns too quickly, tent with aluminum foil during the last 15 minutes of baking.
8. Cool and Serve:
   • Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
   • Dust with powdered sugar, if desired, before serving.