Golden Butter Cake Recipe

This recipe for Golden Butter Cake is delicious, buttery, and just the right amount of sweet. It works well as a foundation for layer cakes or as a stand-alone dessert with frosting or a dusting of powdered sugar.

Components:

Regarding the cake:

1. Two and a half cups of all-purpose flour
2. One and a half tablespoons of baking powder
3. Half a teaspoon of salt
4. One cup (2 sticks) softened unsalted butter
5. One and a half cups of granulated sugar
6. Four big eggs at room temperature
7. One tablespoon of vanilla extract
8. One cup of room-temperature whole milk

Regarding the optional icing or glaze:

• One cup of powdered sugar
• Two teaspoons of milk
• Half a teaspoon of vanilla extract

Directions:

Warm up the oven:

• Set the oven temperature to 175°C (350°F). Grease and flour two 8-inch round cake pans or a 9-by-13-inch baking pan. For easier removal, you can also line the pans with parchment paper.

Combine the dry ingredients:

• Mix the flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium-sized bowl. Put aside.

Beat the sugar and butter together:

• Using an electric mixer set to medium speed, beat the sugar and softened butter in a large basin until they are light and fluffy, about 3–4 minutes. For a cake to be light and soft, this step is essential.
• Add the eggs and vanilla: Beat well after adding each egg, one at a time. Add the vanilla extract and stir.

Add the milk and dry ingredients alternately:

• Start with the dry ingredients and finish with the milk. Slowly add the dry ingredients in three parts while the mixer is running on low speed. Stir just until incorporated. To maintain the cake’s tenderness, take care not to overmix.

Make the cake:

• Evenly distribute the batter after pouring it into the pan or pans that have been prepared.
• For 9×13-inch rounds, bake for 30 to 35 minutes in a preheated oven; for 8-inch rounds, bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Let the cake cool:

• After the cake has cooled in the pan for ten to fifteen minutes, move it to a wire rack to finish cooling.

Prepare the glaze (if desired):

• To create a glaze, combine the milk, vanilla essence, and powdered sugar in a small bowl. Spread your preferred frosting or drizzle it over the cake after it has cooled.

Serve:

• Cut the cake into slices and serve it plain or with icing, whipped cream, or fresh berries. Savor this golden cake’s deep, buttery flavor!

Advice:

• Before using, sift the flour for a lighter texture.
• Storage: This cake can be kept in the refrigerator for up to a week or at room temperature for up to three days in an airtight container.
• Use cream cheese or buttercream frosting for a richer dessert.

Everyone will love this easy and delicious Golden Butter Cake! Savor it as a dessert on any occasion or with coffee or tea.