EASY & SOFT BUTTER CAKE RECIPE EVER | Secret to Perfect Butter Cake Revealed!

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is lower in saturated fat, while margarine can be more budget-friendly.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: cake flour

Whole wheat flour adds more nutrients, while cake flour can be less expensive.

Sift the all-purpose flour and baking powder together in a bowl.

Sift the flour mixture two to three times to incorporate air.

In another bowl, beat the salted butter until soft and pale.

Add sugar to the butter and beat on low speed for 2 minutes, then scrape the sides and continue beating for 15 minutes until the mixture is light and fluffy.

Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition until fully incorporated.

Add vanilla extract (optional).

Gradually add the sifted dry ingredients spoon by spoon while mixing.

Add half of the milk (1/8 cup) and continue mixing.

Once the batter is thick, scrape the sides and add the remaining milk and the rest of the flour mixture.

Mix until just combined and fluffy.

Prepare a 7x7 inch square pan with butter paper lining.

Pour the batter into the prepared pan and level it with an offset spatula.

Preheat the oven to 160 degrees Celsius (320 degrees Fahrenheit).

Bake the cake for 55 to 65 minutes, checking after 45 minutes.

Once baked, cool the cake on a wire rack for 10 to 15 minutes before demolding.

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