Soft Butter Cake

Here’s a simple and delicious recipe for a soft butter cake:

Ingredients:

• For the cake:
  • 1 cup (226 grams) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 1/2 cups (300 grams) granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2 cups (240 grams) all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup (120 ml) whole milk
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• For the frosting (optional):
  • 1/2 cup (113 grams) unsalted butter, softened
  • 4 cups (480 grams) powdered sugar
  • 1/4 cup (60 ml) whole milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions:

1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13 inch baking pan or two 8-inch round cake pans.
2. Prepare the Cake Batter:
   • In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
   • Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
   • In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
   • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients.
   • Stir in the vanilla extract until just combined.
3. Bake the Cake:
   • Pour the batter into the prepared pan(s) and smooth the top.
   • Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
   • Remove from the oven and let the cake cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
4. Prepare the Frosting (optional):
   • In a medium mixing bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy.
   • Gradually add the powdered sugar, mixing well after each addition.
   • Add the milk and vanilla extract, and continue to beat until the frosting is smooth and fluffy.
   • If the frosting is too thick, add a little more milk; if it’s too thin, add more powdered sugar.
5. Frost the Cake (optional):
   • Once the cake is completely cool, spread the frosting evenly over the top and sides if desired.
   • Slice, serve, and enjoy!

This soft butter cake is perfect on its own or with a variety of frostings and toppings. Enjoy!