Butter Cake Recipe

butter cake recipe

Butter Cake

butter cake recipe

All you need are a few simple ingredients to make this soft and moist Butter Cake. Perfect for any occasion!

Prep: 20min

Total: 80min

Yield: 12

Serving Size: 1 serving

Nutrition Facts: calories 506 kcal, Carbohydrate 71 g, Protein 6 g, Fat 23 g, Saturated Fat 14 g, Trans Fat 1 g, Cholesterol 117 mg, Sodium 302 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 47 g, unSaturated Fat 7 g, servingSize 1 serving

Ingredients:

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour ((360g))
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ¾ teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 cup unsalted butter (softened (227g))
  • 2 cups granulated sugar ((400g))
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 cup whole milk ((240ml))
  • 5 tablespoons unsalted butter ((70g))
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar ((150g))
  • ¼ cup water ((60ml))
  • 1½ teaspoons vanilla extract

Instruction:

  1. Bake for 1 hour or until a wooden pick inserted near the center comes out clean.
  2. Pour over the cake in the pan. Let cool for 15 minutes. Invert the cake onto a wire rack, and let cool completely before serving. Store the cooled cake covered at room temperature for up to 5 days.

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FAQ

Is butter cake and pound cake the same?

Are butter cake and pound cake the same? While both cakes are known for being deliciously buttery and rich with a fine, moist crumb, there is a difference between the two. Butter cakes (also referred to as creamed cakes) have a lighter texture and greater volume than pound cakes.

What is Paula Deen’s butter cake?

Paula Deen’s Ooey Gooey Butter Cake (Clone)

A box of cake mix, powdered sugar, cream cheese, and butter are the star ingredients in this simple homemade version of Paula Deen’s Ooey Gooey Butter Cake.

What is butter cake made of?

A butter cake is a cake in which one of the main ingredients is butter. Butter cake is baked with basic ingredients: butter, sugar, eggs, flour, and leavening agents such as baking powder or baking soda. It is considered one of the quintessential cakes in American baking.

What is the best butter for butter cake?

For the most part, I recommend using unsalted butter so you have complete control of the recipe. Certain brands, like Land O Lakes’, Vital Farms, or Kerrygold Pure Irish, are recommended.

About the author

Helen is an author and editor at helenbackcafe.com, who has a passion for writing about recipes. She loves to experiment with different ingredients and cooking techniques to create delicious and unique dishes.

Among all the foods, pizza holds a special place in her heart, and she loves exploring different variations and toppings to create the perfect slice. Through her writing, Helen hopes to inspire others to get creative in the kitchen and share their love for food with the world.

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