Here’s a simple recipe for a soft butter cake:
Ingredients:
- 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups (400g) granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 2 ½ cups (315g) all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup (240ml) milk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- Cream the butter and sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk. Start and finish with the flour mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and smooth the tops.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Tips:
- You can add lemon zest or almond extract for a different flavor.
- For extra moisture, you can brush the cooled cakes with a simple syrup (equal parts water and sugar boiled until dissolved) before frosting.
Enjoy your delicious soft butter cake!