Classic Vanilla Butter Cake with Buttermilk Sauce

 

That sounds like a comforting and rich dessert! Here’s a Classic Vanilla Butter Cake with Buttermilk Sauce recipe for a moist and flavorful treat.

Vanilla Butter Cake

Ingredients:

• 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 2 ½ tsp baking powder
• ½ tsp salt
• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 4 large eggs
• 1 tbsp vanilla extract
• 1 cup buttermilk

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13-inch cake pan or two 9-inch round pans.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients – In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
3. Cream Butter & Sugar – In a separate large bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy (about 3 minutes).
4. Add Eggs & Vanilla – Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in vanilla.
5. Combine Wet & Dry – Alternately add the flour mixture and buttermilk, beginning and ending with the flour. Mix just until combined.
6. Bake – Pour batter into the prepared pan(s) and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
7. Cool – Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.

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Buttermilk Sauce

Ingredients:

• ½ cup butter
• 1 cup sugar
• ½ cup buttermilk
• ½ tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions:

1. Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
2. Add sugar, buttermilk, and baking soda – Stir well and bring to a gentle boil.
3. Simmer for 3-5 minutes, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens slightly.
4. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla.

Serving Suggestions:

• Pour warm buttermilk sauce over the cake slices before serving.
• Add fresh berries or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for extra indulgence.

Would you like to add a special twist, like nuts or a spiced version?