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Old Fashioned Butter Cake – A Classic, Rich & Fluffy Recipe

Old Fashioned Butter Cake

A timeless, buttery cake with a tender crumb and rich flavor. Perfect for birthdays, holidays, or simple family desserts.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course: cake
Cuisine: American
Calories: 340
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • - 1 cup butter softened
  • - 2 cups sugar
  • - 4 large eggs
  • - 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • - 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • - ½ teaspoon salt
  • - 1 cup milk
  • - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Equipment

  • - Mixing bowls
  • Electric mixer
  • - Measuring cups & spoons
  • - 9-inch cake pans
  • - Cooling rack

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in eggs one at a time.
  4. In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
  5. Gradually add dry mixture to the butter mixture, alternating with milk. Stir in vanilla.
  6. Pour batter into prepared pans and bake 30–35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. Cool for 10 minutes, then remove from pans. Frost as desired.
  8. ⏱️ Time & Yield:
  9. - Prep Time: 20 minutes
  10. - Cook Time: 35 minutes
  11. - Total Time: 55 minutes
  12. - Servings: 12 slices
  13. - Calories: ~340 kcal per slice

Notes

- Best with chocolate or cream cheese frosting.
- Can be frozen unfrosted for up to 3 months.
- Add lemon zest for a citrus twist.