If you are in for a classic dish, a basic recipe, yet a special sweet, then perhaps you would like this timeless dessert. This is your everyday butter cake recipe and gives you an amazing buttery taste with unbelievable moistness. For more special homemade recipes click on Cakey Delights.

 Ingredients

 Essential Ingredients

 Gather these essentials:

• 1 cup unsalted butter
• 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
• 3 large eggs
• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 cup milk
• 2 tsp vanilla extract

 Preparation

 Mixing Batter

 Cream the butter and sugar in a mixing bowl until the mixture is soft and fluffy. Mix in eggs one at a time, and beat well. Then add baking powder and salt to the flour. Gradually, add dry ingredients and the milk to the batter. Stir in vanilla extract.

  Preparing Pans

 Preheat the oven to to 350°F (175°C).  Then, grease and flour two 9-inch round baking pans. Equal distribution of batter ensures uniformity in baking.

 Baking

Baking Instructions

 Place the cakes into the preheated oven and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the centre comes out clean. Leave the cakes in the pans for about 10 minutes and then transfer to wire racks and cool for the next hour.

 Cooling Process

 Allow the cakes to cool completely, on wire racks. It helps in setting the frosting and this will not be affected when the cake is again sealed and placed in the refrigerator or transported.

 Frosting

 Buttercream Frosting

 Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter
• 4 cups powdered sugar
• 1/4 cup milk
• 2 tsp vanilla extract

 To the butter add cream and beat till smooth. Add snow powdered sugar, some milk and a drop of vanilla extract. Then beat until it is smooth and fluffy.

  Frosting the Cake

 After the cakes have cooled, place any frosting you prefer on it, however, for a better and more professional look frost the buttercream frosting on the top of one cake layer. Now, put the second one on top of it and then you frost the top and the sides. Polish to remove any imperfections to get the finest texture possible. Fore more special recipes of cakes click on Butter Cake Recipes.

 Serving

 Garnishing

 Top it off with berries or just sprinkle some icing sugar if you want a more visually appealing dessert. Decorate it the way you want to enhance the flavour and appearance.

 Serving Suggestions

 Serve this traditional butter cake with a cup of hot coffee or even tea. Such a combo is perfect when served for breakfast, brunch, or even as a sweet treat. You better take it warm or when it has cooled to room temperature.

Storage

 Room Temperature

 To maximize the freshness of the cake, you should refrigerate it in a clean airtight container where it will stay fresh for up to 72 hours.

 Refrigeration

 You can chill it in the refrigerator for up to one week. Thaw it to room temperature before serving.

 Freezing

 Next, you need to wrap the cake with plastic and aluminium foil. You can freeze this dish for up to 3 months. Bring it to room temperature before serving.

 Tips and Tricks

 Perfect Texture

 Always stick to room temperature, especially when mixing the batter to get an even consistency. Do not overmix the ingredients. Overmixing results in a dense cake.

 Enhancing Flavor

 For extra flavor add a little almond extract. Add toasted nuts to the recipe as they contain a crunchy feel to them. Try to add other spices such as cinnamon or nutmeg.

 Preventing Sticking

 It is termed as greasing, for the baking pans use margarine spread and flour or one can use parchment paper so that cakes can be easily removed without sticking.

 Variations

 Gluten-Free Option

 Substitute the regular flour used for all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour of your choice. Make sure the other ingredients are free from gluten for a gluten-free tasty cake.

  Vegan Adaptation

 Here butter should be replaced with vegan butter while flax eggs can replace normal eggs. Instead of using regular milk, you can use almond or soy milk for the preparation of the given recipe to make it vegan.

  Healthier Version

 Replace the all-purpose flour with whole grain flour and decrease the amount of sugar or use agave. Include carrot or zucchini grates into the preparation process to make it much healthy.

 Nutritional Information

Nutrient                      Per Slice (Approx.)

Calories                      350 kcal

Total Fat                    18g

Saturated Fat            11g

Cholesterol                70mg

Sodium                      200mg

Total Carbohydrate  45g

Dietary Fiber            1g

Sugars                       30g

Protein                       4g

Vitamin A                 6% DV

Vitamin C                 0% DV

Calcium                    8% DV

Iron                           6% DV

 Historical Background

 Origin

 Traditional butter cake is a creation of European origin. Germany and Australia are part of this process. This butter cake has long been adored for many years due to its simplicity and classic taste.  

 Evolution

 Specifically, the process of recipe modification involves the use of several flavours and preparations added over time. Today, however, it is still a classic and a part of the modern kitchen.

Cultural Significance

 This cake is mostly a staple to functions such as celebrations or festive occasions and it is the symbol of warmth and courtesy.

 Baking Tools

 Essential Tools

 You will need a mixer, measuring cups and spoons, mixing bowls as well as two 9-inch round baking pans for this recipe.

 Specialty Tools

 An offset spatula for spreading frosting properly, cooling racks when cooling the cakes for the right consistency and parchment paper can help in removing the cake easily from the pans.

 Maintenance

Always keep your baking utensils dry and clean. Place them properly after using. This increases their life longevity and ensures hygiene.  

 Troubleshooting

 Common Issues

 The cakes are hard and dense due to overmixing. Do not mix the cake batter for long. If it does not rise in the middle, then check for oven temperature. To get a dry cake, one should ensure that the baking time is right or else prepare the mixture with the right ingredients.

 Solutions

 Mixing duration and oven temperatures matter a lot to get proper results. Try out different quantities to achieve the desired kind of bread and use an oven thermometer for accurate results.

 Feedback

 Ask the individuals who taste your cake what they think about it. Learn from their comments as baking is similar to artistry hereby the more you practice the better you become.

 Final Thoughts

 Enjoy Baking

 It is fun and quite satisfying when you bake this classic butter cake. It is more enjoyable to appreciate the entire process and the good end products.

 Share with Loved Ones

 Cut the cake with your loved ones or even with your casual acquaintances. It’s a great dish for events or family reunions.

 Keep Experimenting

 Culinary preparation is an art and merriment; therefore, you should go ahead and try out the new ideas and techniques in this process. Happy baking!

FAQs about Traditional Butter Cake Recipe

Q1: Why do you have to use unsalted butter instead of salted butter for the recipes?

 A1: Yes, for salted butter, make sure to reduce the amount of salt which you add to the mix to ensure that it does not turn out to be too salty. In total, it is better to cut the usage of salt by at least half.

 Q2: How will I make my cake to have moisture and not to be so hard?

 A2: Baking your cake to dry, causes it to lose its moisture content, so do not overbake cakes. Ensure that the ingredients are at room temperature and be very particular with measurements. Storing it in an airtight container also assists in retaining the moisture of the cake.

  Q3: Is it possible to replace the ordinary milk with the almond milk in this recipe?

  A3: Yes, if one does not want to use regular milk they can replace it with almond milk or any other non-dairy milk. It’s even more helpful for the regular consumer who is lactose intolerant or simply one who does not prefer consuming milk products.

 Q4: How do I avoid cake from sticking to the pans?

 A4: Grease and flour the baking pans properly to avoid failure of the cake sticking on the pans. You could place parchment paper at the bottom of the pans in addition to this as a guarantee that the cakes will not stick.

 Q5: In the case that I want to prepare this cake a few days prior or even weeks before serving, can I freeze it?

 A5: Absolutely! After the cake has cooled to room temperature, cover it well with plastic wrap and then aluminium foil. It can be frozen for up to 3 months, but before that thaw it at room temperature before serving or frosting.