Classic Vanilla Butter Cake with Buttermilk Sauce

 

That sounds like a delicious and comforting dessert! Here's a classic Vanilla Butter Cake recipe paired with a rich Buttermilk Sauce for extra moisture and flavor.

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Classic Vanilla Butter Cake

Ingredients:

• 2 ½ cups (315g) all-purpose flour
• 2 ½ tsp baking powder
• ½ tsp salt
• 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, softened
• 2 cups (400g) granulated sugar
• 4 large eggs
• 1 tbsp pure vanilla extract
• 1 cup (240ml) buttermilk

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
2. Mix dry ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
3. Cream butter and sugar: Beat butter and sugar together until light and fluffy (about 3-5 minutes).
4. Add eggs and vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time, then mix in the vanilla.
5. Alternate dry and wet ingredients: Add the flour mixture in three additions, alternating with buttermilk, starting and ending with the flour. Mix until just combined.
6. Bake: Divide batter between the pans and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
7. Cool: Let cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.

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Buttermilk Sauce

Ingredients:

• ½ cup (120ml) buttermilk
• ½ cup (100g) granulated sugar
• 4 tbsp (56g) unsalted butter
• ½ tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions:

1. In a small saucepan, combine buttermilk, sugar, and butter over medium heat. Stir until the butter melts.
2. Add baking soda (it will foam up) and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly.
3. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla. Let cool slightly before using.

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To Serve:

• Drizzle warm buttermilk sauce over the cake layers before assembling for extra moisture.
• Serve slices with an extra drizzle of sauce and a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Would you like any variations, like adding nuts or a different frosting?