Rich Butter Cake Recipe

Here’s a classic Rich Butter Cake recipe—moist, buttery, and perfect on its own or as a base for layered cakes.

Rich Butter Cake Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
• 4 large eggs, room temperature
• 2 cups (240g) all-purpose flour
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup (120ml) whole milk, room temperature
• 2 tsp vanilla extract

Optional Add-ins:

• Zest of 1 lemon or orange (for a citrus touch)
• 1/4 tsp almond extract (for a deeper flavor)

Instructions:

1. Prep oven & pan:
   Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line an 8-inch round or square cake pan.
2. Cream butter & sugar:
   In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar together until light and fluffy (about 3-5 minutes).
3. Add eggs:
   Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
4. Sift dry ingredients:
   In a separate bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, and salt.
5. Combine wet & dry:
   Add the flour mixture to the butter mixture in 3 parts, alternating with the milk (start and end with flour). Stir in vanilla extract (and zest or almond extract, if using).
6. Bake:
   Pour the batter into the prepared pan. Tap the pan on the counter to release air bubbles.
   Bake for 45–50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
7. Cool:
   Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely.

Would you like a richer version (with more yolks or cream), or tips for turning this into cupcakes or a layered cake?