Description
Dive into the world of classic baking with our Old Fashioned Butter Cake recipe. Perfectly moist, buttery, and easy to make, it’s the ultimate comfort dessert for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour, sifted
- 1 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 eggs
For the “Perfectly Chocolate” Chocolate Frosting:
- 1 stick (1/2 cup) butter or margarine
- 2/3 cup Hershey’s cocoa
- 3 cups powdered sugar (confectioners’ sugar)
- 1/3 cup milk (adjust as needed)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 8-inch x 2-inch baking pans, setting them aside for later.
- In a large mixing bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Add the softened butter, milk, and vanilla extract to the bowl. Use a hand mixer to beat the mixture for 2 minutes, making sure to scrape down the sides occasionally.
- Crack the eggs into the bowl and beat the mixture for another 2 minutes.
- Evenly pour the batter into your prepared pans. Place in the oven and bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes before turning them out onto a cooling rack to cool completely.
- While the cake cools, prepare the frosting. Melt the butter in a saucepan over low heat, then stir in the cocoa powder. Alternately add powdered sugar and milk, beating to your desired consistency. Add more milk if necessary. Stir in the vanilla extract.
Notes
The key to this cake’s delightful texture is in the preparation of the batter and the baking process. Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature before starting. When mixing the batter, beat well after each addition. This incorporates air and gives the cake its lightness. Baking at the right temperature is crucial; too hot, and the cake will dome and crack. Too cool, and it will be dense. Follow the directions closely for a perfect Old Fashioned Butter Cake every time.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 30
Nutrition
- Serving Size: serving 8-10 people
- Calories: ~552
- Fat: ~21.6g
- Carbohydrates: ~94.5g
- Protein: ~7.4g