Description
Indulge in the rich, buttery goodness of this Blue Ribbon Butter Cake that’s moist, tender, and simply irresistible. This award-winning cake is a classic favorite for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Main Cake:
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup whole milk, room temperature
For the Glaze:
- 1/3 cup unsalted butter
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons water
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 10-inch bundt or tube pan.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add Eggs and Flavoring: Beat in eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla extract.
- Combine Wet and Dry: On low speed, alternate adding dry ingredients and milk to the butter mixture.
- Bake: Pour batter into pan and bake for 50-60 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Make Glaze: Cook butter, sugar, and water until smooth. Stir in vanilla extract.
- Glaze and Cool: Pour warm glaze over warm cake, let it absorb, then cool on a wire rack.
Notes
- This cake stays moist and tender for several days.
- Enjoy plain, with fresh berries, or a dollop of whipped cream.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
