Everyday Butter Cake
Ingredients
- 226g or 1 cup unsalted butter
cold is fine
- 205g or 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp fine sea salt
- 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs)
at room temperature (place them in a bowl of warm water before you begin melting the butter
- 180g or ¾ cup sour cream
- 250g or 2 cups cake flour
sifted
- ¼ cup powdered sugar )
(can sub with granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
Directions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350 F. Grease and flour a 9” square or round cake pan.
- 2
Place the butter in a large glass or heatproof bowl and microwave it until it’s almost but not completely melted.
- 3
Add the sugar and whisk very well, a full 30 seconds.
- 4
Add the salt and vanilla and whisk for another 30 seconds.
- 5
Add the eggs one by one, whisking to fully incorporate before adding another then whisk for a full minute, until it’s light and creamy.
- 6
Sift in the cake flour, powdered sugar and baking powder.
- 7
Whisk in the sour cream.
- 8
Fold the batter until it’s smooth. Pour into the prepared pan. Sprinkle with an additional 3 tablespoons of granulated sugar.
- 9
Bake for 30-45 minutes, until a cake tester comes out clean and the top is golden brown.
Everyday Butter Cake
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About this Recipe
Looking for that perfect, comforting vanilla cake that's easy enough for any day, but delicious enough to feel special? This Everyday Butter Cake is your answer, delivering a delightful fluffiness and rich butter flavor without fuss.
What makes this recipe truly stand out is its clever blend of simplicity and classic technique, creating a cake that's a cross between a light tea cake and a richer butter cake. The recipe thoughtfully calls for cold unsalted butter, a practical detail that streamlines the process, alongside the tip to bring your eggs to room temperature quickly with a warm water bath. This ensures a beautifully emulsified batter, leading to an incredibly tender crumb every time.
Prepare yourself for a wonderfully fluffy, snacking-style cake bursting with pure vanilla essence. Each bite offers a delicate balance of buttery richness and a light, airy texture that simply melts in your mouth. This isn't an overly sweet, heavy dessert, but rather a comforting, subtly sweet treat perfect for a morning coffee or an afternoon pick-me-up. It's truly designed to be enjoyed any day, anytime, making it a versatile addition to your baking repertoire.
This recipe embraces simplicity, offering a straightforward path to deliciousness. While the core ingredients create its signature profile, the recipe notes that you can substitute powdered sugar with granulated sugar if that's what you have in your pantry. This flexibility ensures you can whip up this delightful cake even with common pantry staples.
This Everyday Butter Cake is ideal for casual gatherings, a relaxed weekend breakfast, or as a simple, elegant dessert after any meal. Serve it alongside a cup of tea or coffee, or simply enjoy a slice on its own whenever a craving for something sweet and comforting strikes.