Description

This Easy Butter Cake Recipe is rich, buttery, and irresistibly soft with a delicate crumb. Made with simple ingredients, it’s a foolproof classic that’s perfect for any occasion. A light vanilla flavor and a luscious buttery glaze make every bite melt in your mouth! Serve it plain, with fresh berries, or alongside a scoop of ice cream for an unforgettable treat.

Ingredients

Scale

For the Cake

2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
4 large eggs, at room temperature
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup whole milk, at room temperature

For the Glaze

1/4 cup unsalted butter
1/4 cup water

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13-inch baking pan or line with parchment paper
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside
In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes
Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract
Alternately add the dry ingredients and milk in three additions, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined
Pour batter into the prepared baking pan and smooth the top. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean
While the cake bakes, prepare the glaze. In a small saucepan over low heat, melt the butter and water together. Stir until combined and remove from heat
Once the cake is out of the oven, poke holes all over the surface with a toothpick or skewer. Pour the warm glaze evenly over the cake, allowing it to soak in

Let the cake cool before slicing and serving. Enjoy!

Notes

For an extra moist cake, swap whole milk for buttermilk
To make a layered butter cake, divide the batter between two 9-inch round cake pans and bake for 25-30 minutes
This cake tastes even better the next day as the flavors settle!

Store leftovers covered at room temperature for up to 3 days, in the fridge for up to a week, or freeze for up to 3 months

Prep Time: 15
Cook Time: 30
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Keywords: butter cake, easy butter cake, homemade butter cake, classic butter cake, moist butter cake