Famous Butter Cake

 

Famous Butter Cake is a rich, moist, and buttery classic that melts in your mouth. It has a dense yet tender crumb and a golden crust, making it perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients:

For the Cake:

• 1 cup (225g) unsalted butter, softened
• 2 cups (400g) granulated sugar
• 4 large eggs
• 1 tbsp vanilla extract
• 3 cups (375g) all-purpose flour
• 1 tbsp baking powder
• ½ tsp salt
• 1 cup (240ml) whole milk

For the Butter Glaze:

• ⅓ cup (75g) unsalted butter
• ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar
• 2 tbsp water
• 2 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions:

1. Preheat Oven & Prep Pan:

   • Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C).
   • Grease and flour a 10-inch bundt pan or a 9x13-inch baking pan.

2. Make the Cake Batter:

   • Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy (3–5 minutes).
   • Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each. Mix in vanilla.
   • In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt.
   • Gradually add dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with milk, beginning and ending with flour.
   • Mix until just combined (do not overmix).

3. Bake:

   • Pour batter into the prepared pan.
   • Bake for 60–70 minutes (bundt pan) or 45–50 minutes (9x13 pan), until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.

4. Prepare the Butter Glaze:

   • In a small saucepan, melt butter over low heat.
   • Stir in sugar, water, and vanilla, and heat until sugar dissolves (do not boil).

5. Glaze & Serve:

   • While the cake is still warm, poke holes with a skewer or fork.
   • Slowly pour the warm glaze over the cake, letting it soak in.
   • Let the cake cool before slicing.

This cake gets even better the next day as the flavors deepen! Would you like any variations, like adding citrus zest or rum?