Description
This Copycat Butter Cake is a rich, moist, and velvety cake with a tender crumb and buttery flavor, just like the ones you find in bakeries. Simple ingredients come together for a timeless dessert that pairs perfectly with fresh berries or whipped cream.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup salted butter, room temperature
- 1 cup granulated sugar, plus more for coating the pan
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract (or 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract and 1/2 teaspoon almond extract)
- 3 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup buttermilk
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch round or square cake pan, then coat lightly with granulated sugar for a crisp exterior.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Mix in the vanilla extract (and almond extract, if using).
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the buttermilk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan, spreading evenly.
- Bake for 40–50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow to cool in the pan for 15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Coating the pan with sugar creates a caramelized, crunchy crust.
- For extra richness, serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
- Do not overmix once you add the flour to keep the cake tender.
- This cake stores well at room temperature for 2 days or refrigerated for up to 5 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 330mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
Keywords: butter cake, copycat butter cake, bakery-style cake, easy butter cake recipe, moist cake dessert