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Butter Cake

Cultural Context

Butter cake is a classic American dessert known for its rich flavor and moist texture. It is often served at celebrations, family gatherings, and holidays. The simplicity of the ingredients allows for versatility in flavoring and decoration, making it a favorite among bakers.

AmericanUSdessert
45 min
easy
8 servings
Servings4
250g (1 cup) unsalted butter
200g (1 cup) castor sugar
5 eggs
230g (1 3/4 cups) cake flour or all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp baking powder
50g (1/4 cup) milk
1 tsp vanilla extract

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is lower in saturated fat, while margarine is often less expensive.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: cake flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients, while cake flour can be cheaper for baking.

1

Preheat oven at 320°F / 160°C.

2

Sift the flour and baking powder. Set aside.

3

In the mixing bowl, add in the butter and sugar. Mix it on low speed for 2 minutes until the sugar disappears. Then increase to medium speed and mix for 15 minutes until the butter is white, light and fluffy.

4

Add in the eggs, one by one. Mix until the yellow eggs disappear.

5

Add in the sifted dry ingredients spoon by spoon.

6

Add the milk and vanilla extract. Continue mixing for another 3-5 minutes.

7

Pour the batter into the baking pan. Bake at 320°F / 160°C for 55-60 minutes.

8

Test the cake using the cake test.

9

Cool the cake on the cooling rack for about 15 minutes. Once it is cooled, you may cut and serve the cake.

Cooking Techniques

mixingbaking

Equipment Needed

mixing bowlbaking panovencooling rack

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Allergens

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Also Known As

Pound CakeYellow Cake

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