Old Fashioned Butter Cake

An Old Fashioned Butter Cake is a classic and delicious dessert that brings out the rich and buttery flavors. Here’s a simple recipe for you to try:

Ingredients:

For the Cake:

• 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 4 large eggs
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup whole milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the Buttercream Frosting:

• 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
• 4 cups powdered sugar
• 1/4 cup whole milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions:

1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
2. Prepare the Cake Batter: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
3. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
4. Alternate Mixing: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter and sugar mixture, alternating with the milk. Begin and end with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined. Add the vanilla extract and mix again.
5. Bake the Cake: Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans. Smooth the tops with a spatula. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
6. Cool the Cakes: Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
7. Prepare the Buttercream Frosting: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy. Gradually add the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract. Beat until smooth and fluffy.
8. Assemble the Cake: Once the cakes are completely cooled, spread a layer of buttercream frosting on top of one cake layer. Place the second cake layer on top and frost the entire cake with the remaining buttercream.
9. Serve and Enjoy: Slice the cake and serve. This Old Fashioned Butter Cake is delicious on its own or with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Enjoy your classic Old Fashioned Butter Cake!