Old Fashioned Butter Cake
A classic butter cake made with simple ingredients for a rich and tender texture.
Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- loaf pan
- electric mixer
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ¼ cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ cup butter softened, not margarine
- 1 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 eggs
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Add the softened butter and mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Pour in the milk and vanilla extract, then mix until smooth.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time until fully incorporated.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool before slicing.
Notes
For extra flavor, add a teaspoon of lemon zest to the batter.