Classic Butter Cake Recipe

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup white sugar
• 0.5 cup butter, room temperature
• 2 large eggs, room temperature
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 0.75 cup milk, room temperature

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare an 8-inch square baking pan by lightly greasing it and lining the bottom with parchment paper or dusting with flour.
2. In a large bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
3. In a separate large bowl, cream together the sugar and butter with an electric mixer until the mixture is light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is well incorporated before adding the next. Stir in the vanilla extract.
4. Gradually add the flour mixture in 1/2 cup increments, alternating with the milk. Mix briefly after each addition until just combined.
5. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan.
6. Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, approximately 30 minutes. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

• Calories: 210 kcal
• Fat Content: 9 g
• Fiber Content: 0 g
• Sugar Content: 18 g
• Sodium Content: 251 mg
• Protein Content: 3 g
• Cholesterol Content: 53 mg
• Carbohydrate Content: 30 g
• Saturated Fat Content: 5 g
• Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g