Old Fashioned Butter Cake
This Old Fashioned Butter Cake is a timeless dessert with a tender, buttery crumb and a sweet vanilla glaze—perfect for sharing or savoring with tea.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour spooned and leveled
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon fine salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened (Room temp)
- 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs room temperature
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1 cup powdered sugar for glaze
- 2 tablespoons milk for glaze
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract for glaze
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan with butter or nonstick spray.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
- In a large bowl or stand mixer, beat softened butter and sugar on medium speed until pale and fluffy, about 3–4 minutes.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each, then stir in vanilla extract until smooth.
- With mixer on low, add the flour mixture and milk alternately in three parts, beginning and ending with flour; mix until just combined.
- Pour batter into prepared pan, smooth the top, and tap gently on the counter to release air bubbles.
- Bake for 45–50 minutes, rotating halfway through, until the cake is golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then invert onto a wire rack to cool completely before glazing.
- Whisk powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla in a small bowl until smooth and desired consistency.
- Drizzle glaze over the cooled cake and let it set for a few minutes before slicing.
Notes
Store slices in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 1 month. Thaw on the counter and warm briefly if desired.
Nutrition
Calories: 350kcal
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