Best 11 Butter Cake I Recipes

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Are you craving a moist, buttery, and delectable cake that will satisfy your sweet tooth? Look no further than the classic butter cake i, a beloved dessert that has been enjoyed for centuries. With its rich flavor and tender crumb, this cake is perfect for any occasion, from intimate gatherings to grand celebrations. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, this comprehensive guide will lead you through the steps of creating the perfect butter cake i, ensuring a delightful culinary experience that will leave a lasting impression on your taste buds. Get ready to embark on a baking journey that will unveil the secrets to achieving a golden-brown crust, a fluffy interior, and a taste that will transport you to dessert heaven.

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BLUE-RIBBON BUTTER CAKE



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I found this buttercake recipe in an old cookbook I bought at a garage sale and couldn't wait to try it. I knew it had been someone's favorite because of the well-worn page. -Joan Gertz, Palmetto, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h15m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 cup butter, softened
2 cups sugar
4 large eggs, room temperature
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup buttermilk
BUTTER SAUCE:
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup butter, cubed
1/4 cup water
1-1/2 teaspoons almond extract
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk, beating well after each addition., Pour into a greased and floured 10-in. tube pan. Bake at 350° until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 55-70 minutes. Cool 10 minutes. Run a knife around edges and center tube of pan. Invert cake onto a wire rack over waxed paper. , For sauce, combine the sugar, butter and water in a small saucepan. Cook over medium heat just until butter is melted and sugar is dissolved. Remove from the heat; stir in extracts., Poke holes in the top of the warm cake; spoon 1/4 cup sauce over cake. Let stand until sauce is absorbed. Repeat twice. Poke holes into sides of cake; brush remaining sauce over sides. Cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 410 calories, Fat 19g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 100mg cholesterol, Sodium 344mg sodium, Carbohydrate 56g carbohydrate (38g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

BUTTER CAKE I



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Use this recipe to make our Chrysanthemum Cupcakes and Sweet Pea Cake.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cake Recipes

Yield Makes 26 cupcakes or two 9-by-13-inch cake layers

Number Of Ingredients 8

8 ounces (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened, plus more for pans
3 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups sugar
4 large eggs
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 cup whole milk

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. For cupcakes: Line a standard muffin tin with paper liners. Set aside. For cake layers: Cut a long sheet of parchment or waxed paper into two 9-by-13-inch rectangles to line the bottom of two 9-by-13-inch baking pans. Butter and line pans. Butter linings, then flour pans, tapping out excess. Set aside. (Alternatively, if you have only one pan, set aside second piece of parchment paper to bake one layer at a time.)
  • Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl; set aside. Put butter and sugar in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment; cream on medium-high speed until pale, 2 to 3 minutes. On medium speed, add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Add vanilla, and mix, scraping down sides of bowl. With the mixer on low speed, add the flour mixture in three batches, alternating with two batches of milk. Stir with a rubber spatula until the batter is evenly blended.
  • For cupcakes: Pour batter into lined cups, filling each two-thirds full. (You will have batter left over for additional batches; set aside.) For cake layers: Pour 2 3/4 cups batter into each prepared pan. Smooth the top of each layer with a small offset spatula.
  • Bake until a cake tester inserted into centers comes out clean, 15 to 18 minutes for cupcakes, 20 to 25 minutes for layers.
  • Let layers or cupcakes cool in pans on wire racks, 20 minutes. Run a knife around edges of cakes to loosen. Invert cake layers or cupcakes to remove from pans (peel off parchment from cake layers). Reinvert, and let cool completely on racks. Wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate until ready to decorate.
  • For cupcakes (or cake layers, if baking in two batches): Repeat with remaining batter, lining muffin tin (or baking pan) when cooled.

BUTTER CAKE



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This cake is practical and can be for many uses. You can also add fruit in it if you wish.

Provided by Carol

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Yellow Cake Recipes

Time 1h5m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons baking powder
½ cup butter, room temperature
1 cup white sugar
2 eggs, room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
¾ cup milk, room temperature

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease an 8-inch square baking pan. Line bottom with parchment or wax paper, or dust lightly with flour.
  • Sift together the flour, salt, and baking powder.
  • Beat butter and white sugar until fluffy and light in color. Gradually add eggs, beating well after each addition; stir in vanilla. Add the sifted dry ingredients to the creamed mixture alternately with the milk. Stir until just blended (see Cook's Note for Blueberry Cake variation). Pour batter into prepared pan.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for until cake springs back when lightly touched, about 30 minutes. Let cool in pan for 10 minutes before inverting onto wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 210.2 calories, Carbohydrate 29.6 g, Cholesterol 52.6 mg, Fat 9 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 3.2 g, SaturatedFat 5.3 g, Sodium 250.9 mg, Sugar 17.5 g

BUTTER CAKE



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 1h15m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

9 cups granulated sugar
6 cups cake flour
1/4 cups salt
1/4 cups baking soda
2 3/4 cups solid shortening
4 cups butter
2 cups whole eggs
5 cups buttermilk
1/8 cup vanilla extract
8 cups egg whites
8 cups granulated sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 320 degrees F.
  • Mix together sugar, flour, salt, soda, shortening and butter in the bowl of a stand mixer. Mix on 2nd speed for 3 minutes. Then add whole eggs, buttermilk and vanilla to the mixture and beat again for 3 minutes on 2nd speed. In a separate bowl, beat the egg whites and sugar into a meringue state. Then gently fold the meringue into the buttermilk mixture. Pour into 4 parchment lined sheet pans or 4 (4 by 13-inch) round cake pans. Bake until a toothpick comes out clean when inserted in the center of the cake.

BASIC EASY BUTTER CAKE



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This is a very quick recipe for butter cake that never fails. You can ice it with any frosting you desire - I will post frostings for butterscotch and chocolate cream ripple which go well with this cake.

Provided by Wendys Kitchen

Categories     Dessert

Time 50m

Yield 1 cake

Number Of Ingredients 6

125 g butter or 125 g margarine
1/2 cup caster sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla essence
2 cups self-raising flour, sifted
1/2 cup milk

Steps:

  • Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  • Add eggs one at a t ime beating well after each addition. Add vanilla essence. Beat.
  • Fold flour into creamed mixture alternating with milk, beginning and ending with flour.
  • Spoon into greased 20cm square cake tin.
  • Bake in moderate oven (180 degrees C) for 35 to 40 minutes until skewer inserted into centre comes out clean.
  • Allow to cool in tin 5 minutes before turning out. Cool completely before icing.

GOOEY BUTTER CAKE



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A friend gave me a quick version of this gooey butter cake recipe using a cake mix, but I prefer baking from scratch, so I made my own version. My family can't get enough! The middle will sink a little; this is normal. This dessert is delicious served warm or cold. -Cheri Foster, Vail, Arizona

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1-3/4 cups sugar
2-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup butter, melted
1 large egg, room temperature
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
2 large eggs, beaten, room temperature
2 cups confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°. In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. In another bowl, whisk together melted butter, egg and vanilla; add to flour mixture and stir to combine. Press onto bottom of a greased 13x9-in. baking dish., For topping, in a large bowl, beat cream cheese and eggs until smooth. Add confectioners' sugar and stir to combine. Pour over crust. Bake until center is almost set and edges start to brown, 40-45 minutes. Cool 1 hour on a wire rack. Sprinkle with additional confectioners' sugar if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 381 calories, Fat 17g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 80mg cholesterol, Sodium 299mg sodium, Carbohydrate 53g carbohydrate (37g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

BUTTER CAKE



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Provided by Ian Knauer

Categories     Cake     Milk/Cream     Mixer     Egg     Dessert     Bake     Orange     Vanilla     Gourmet     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
Scant 1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 sticks unsalted butter, softened
1 cup sugar
1 whole large egg plus 1 large egg yolk
1 1/2 teaspoons grated orange zest
1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
3/4 cup whole milk
Garnish:
Garnish: Confectioners sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°F with rack in middle. Butter a 9-inch round cake pan, then line bottom with a round of parchment paper and butter parchment. Lightly dust with flour.
  • Whisk together flour (1 3/4 cups), baking powder, and salt.
  • Beat together butter and sugar with an electric mixer until pale and fluffy, about 5 minutes. Add whole egg, yolk, zest, and vanilla and beat 1 minute. At low speed, mix in flour mixture and milk alternately in batches.
  • Spread batter in cake pan and bake until golden brown and a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean, 35 to 40 minutes. Cool cake in pan 10 minutes, then turn out onto a rack.

KENTUCKY BUTTER CAKE



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Moist and buttery cake made from readily available ingredients with a luscious butter sauce.

Provided by Suzanne Stull

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Yellow Cake Recipes

Time 2h

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
2 cups white sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
1 cup buttermilk
1 cup butter
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
4 large eggs eggs
¾ cup white sugar
⅓ cup butter
3 tablespoons water
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease and flour a 10 inch Bundt pan.
  • In a large bowl, mix the flour, 2 cups sugar, salt, baking powder and baking soda. Blend in buttermilk, 1 cup of butter, 2 teaspoons of vanilla and 4 eggs. Beat for 3 minutes at medium speed. Pour batter into prepared pan.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 60 minutes, or until a wooden toothpick inserted into center of cake comes out clean. Prick holes in the still warm cake. Slowly pour sauce over cake. Let cake cool before removing from pan.
  • To Make Butter Sauce: In a saucepan combine the remaining 3/4 cups sugar, 1/3 cup butter, 2 teaspoons vanilla, and the water. Cook over medium heat, until fully melted and combined, but do not boil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 508.3 calories, Carbohydrate 71.1 g, Cholesterol 117 mg, Fat 22.6 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 6.2 g, SaturatedFat 13.6 g, Sodium 467.4 mg, Sugar 47.1 g

VANILLA BUTTER CAKE



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Provided by Dan Langan

Categories     dessert

Time 1h10m

Yield Three 8-inch cakes

Number Of Ingredients 12

Nonstick baking spray
75 grams (2/3 cup) all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
12 ounces (1 1/2 cups) buttermilk, at room temperature
4 large eggs
3 ounces vegetable oil
1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste
425 grams (2 cups plus 2 tablespoons) granulated sugar
250 grams (2 cups) cake flour
2 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon table salt
6 ounces (12 tablespoons) unsalted butter, softened

Steps:

  • Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F. Grease and lightly flour three 8-inch round pans.
  • Combine the buttermilk, eggs, vegetable oil and vanilla in a bowl or large measuring cup and whisk until smooth.
  • Combine the sugar, cake flour, all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt in the bowl of your stand mixer. Whisk to combine the dry ingredients.
  • Place the mixer bowl on the mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. With the mixer on low, begin adding chunks of softened butter and continue blending until the mixture is sandy and no visible chunks of butter remain. Add 1/4 of the liquid ingredients to the dry ingredients and blend on low to combine. Raise the mixer to medium-high speed and beat for 2 minutes, scraping the bowl and beater halfway through beating. Add half of the remaining liquid ingredients to the bowl, blend on low to combine and then scrape the bowl. Add the remaining liquid ingredients and continue to blend on the lowest speed for 2 minutes.
  • Divide the batter into the prepared pans and bake until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cakes comes out with a few most crumbs stuck to it, 25 to 30 minutes.
  • Cool the layers in their pans for 15 minutes, then turn them onto a cooling rack and carefully wrap them in plastic wrap while they cool completely.

BEST BUTTER CAKE



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This recipe is from Sunset Magazine. I cut it out a couple of years ago but never got around to trying it until now. It's an amazing cake - really easy to make and can be frosted with so many different toppings. It's a new cake every time.

Provided by NannyMarvel

Categories     Dessert

Time 45m

Yield 2 layer cake, 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 1/4 cups cake flour
2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 1/4 cups sugar
1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temp
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2/3 cup milk

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter and flour 2 round 8-in. cake pans.
  • Sift flour, baking powder and salt into a medium bowl; set aside.
  • In the bowl of a stand mixer, beat sugar and butter until creamy. Crack eggs into a small dish (do not beat) and add vanilla. Add eggs to the butter mixture, one at a time, scraping down the inside of the bowl as needed. Beat in flour mixture and milk in alternating batches, starting and ending with the flour and making sure each addition is fully incorporated before adding the next.
  • Divide batter evenly between pans. Let batter sit in pans for five minutes.
  • Bake until golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center of each cake come out clean, 20-25 minutes.
  • Cool cakes in pans 5 minutes. Invert onto a rack, remove pans and let cakes cool to room temperature, at least 40 minutes.
  • Frost with your favorite and enjoy.
  • (Cakes can be made up to 2 days ahead and wrapped in plastic wrap and chilled).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 198.7, Fat 6.9, SaturatedFat 4.1, Cholesterol 43.1, Sodium 217, Carbohydrate 31.4, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 15.8, Protein 2.8

GOOEY BUTTER CAKE



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The signature dessert of St. Louis is just what its name suggests-a wonderfully gooey butter cake that doesn't quite set when baked.

Provided by Anne Byrn

Yield Makes 16 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

¼ cup whole milk
2¼ tsp. (1 package) active dry yeast
6 Tbsp. unsalted butter, at room temperature
3 Tbsp. granulated sugar
¾ tsp. salt
1 large egg
1¾ cups all-purpose flour
Soft butter for prepping the pans
¾ cup (1½ sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature
1½ cups granulated sugar
½ tsp. salt
¼ cup light corn syrup
1½ tsp. vanilla extract
2 large eggs, at room temperature
¼ cup whole milk, at room temperature
1 cup cake flour
Confectioners' sugar for dusting the cake

Steps:

  • For the cake, place the milk in a small saucepan over medium heat for about 1 minute, or in the microwave on low power for 45 seconds, and heat until the milk is 100° F. Sprinkle the yeast over the milk, and stir to dissolve. Set aside.
  • Place the butter, sugar, and salt in a large bowl, and beat with an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the egg, and beat until incorporated. Stop the mixer, and scrape down the sides of the bowl. Add the flour alternately with the yeast and milk mixture, beginning and ending with the flour. When all the flour has been added, blend on low speed until the dough is smooth and elastic, about 5 minutes.
  • Lightly rub butter into the bottom of two 8" square pans. Divide the dough in half, and press one half into the bottom of each pan. Cover each pan loosely with plastic wrap, and place in a warm place to rise until nearly doubled, about 2 hours.
  • When the dough has nearly finished rising, make the filling. Place the butter, sugar, salt, and corn syrup in a large mixing bowl, and beat on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Scrape down the bowl and add the vanilla and 1 egg. Beat on medium speed until combined, then add the second egg. Add the milk and half the flour, beating until combined. Add the rest of the flour, and beat until smooth. Set aside.
  • Place a rack in the center of the oven, and preheat the oven to 350°F. Pour the filling over the rising dough, dividing it evenly between the 2 pans, and spread it to the edges. Place the pans in the oven.
  • Bake the cakes until the tops are golden brown, 25 to 30 minutes. Remove from the oven, and let the cakes cool for 20 minutes. Dust with confectioners' sugar, slice, and serve warm.

Tips:

  • Use softened butter and eggs: This ensures that the ingredients blend together smoothly, resulting in a rich and moist cake.
  • Cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy: This helps to incorporate air into the mixture, making the cake light and airy.
  • Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition: This prevents the eggs from curdling and ensures that they are evenly distributed throughout the batter.
  • Gradually add the dry ingredients and mix until just combined: Overmixing can result in a tough cake.
  • Bake the cake in a preheated oven: This helps to ensure that the cake rises evenly and prevents it from sinking in the middle.
  • Let the cake cool completely before frosting: This will help to prevent the frosting from melting and sliding off the cake.

Conclusion:

With these delicious recipes and helpful tips, you can create a moist, flavorful butter cake that will impress your family and friends. Whether you prefer a classic yellow butter cake, a rich chocolate butter cake, or a decadent red velvet butter cake, there's a recipe here to suit every taste. So preheat your oven, gather your ingredients, and let's get baking!

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