Description
This rich butter cake recipe is a fail-proof delight that is both delicious and simple to prepare. Perfect for any occasion, this butter cake only gets better with time, making it a delightful treat to enjoy the day after baking.
Ingredients
For the Rich Butter Cake:
- 250 grams/ 8.8oz (1 cup + 2 tbsp) butter
- 200 grams/ 7 oz (1 cup) caster sugar
- 6 medium-sized eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla essence
- 1 tbsp milk powder
- 5 tbsp full-cream milk
- 280g/ 9.9oz (2 cups) self-raising flour (sifted) or 280g plain flour + 1 tablespoon baking powder (sifted together)
Instructions
- Prepare the Batter: In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter and caster sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the Eggs: Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in the vanilla essence.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: Fold in the sifted flour (or plain flour and baking powder mixture), alternating with the milk powder and full-cream milk until well combined.
- Bake the Cake: Pour the batter into a prepared cake pan and bake in a preheated oven at 180°C (350°F) for about 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy this rich butter cake the next day for the best flavor!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45-50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Universal
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: Approximately 300 kcal
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
