Famous Butter Cake Recipe

Ingredients:

• 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
• 1 ½ tsp baking powder
• ½ tsp salt
• 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, softened
• 2 cups (400g) granulated sugar
• 4 large eggs
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 cup (240ml) whole milk

Instructions:

1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5 inch loaf pan or two 9-inch round cake pans.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
3. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar together until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.
4. Add Eggs and Vanilla: Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in the vanilla extract.
5. Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk. Start and end with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
6. Pour and Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared pan(s). Bake for 50-60 minutes (for loaf) or 25-30 minutes (for round cakes), or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
7. Cool: Allow the cake to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
8. Serve: Enjoy plain or with your favorite frosting, whipped cream, or fruit!

Tips:

• For added flavor, you can mix in lemon zest or almond extract.
• This cake freezes well; just wrap it tightly in plastic wrap.

Enjoy your baking!