Butter Cake Recipe 🍰

Ingredients:

• Unsalted butter (softened) – 225 g (1 cup)
• Granulated sugar – 200 g (1 cup)
• Eggs – 4 large
• All-purpose flour – 360 g (3 cups)
• Baking powder – 3 teaspoons
• Salt – ½ teaspoon
• Milk – 240 ml (1 cup)
• Vanilla extract – 1 tablespoon

Instructions:

1. Cream the Butter & Sugar:
   • In a mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together until the mixture is pale and fluffy.
2. Add the Eggs:
   • Beat in the eggs, one at a time, making sure each one is fully incorporated before adding the next.
3. Sift Dry Ingredients:
   • Sift together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
4. Combine Wet & Dry Ingredients:
   • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the batter alternately with the milk. Start and finish with the dry ingredients. Mix gently until smooth and well combined.
5. Add Vanilla:
   • Stir in the vanilla extract for a lovely aroma and flavor.
6. Prepare the Cake Pans:
   • Divide the batter evenly between two greased and lined 8-inch round cake pans.
7. Bake:
   • Bake in a preheated oven at 170°C (340°F) for around 25–30 minutes, or until a skewer inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
8. Cool:
   • Allow the cakes to cool completely before frosting.

Enjoy Your Perfect Butter Cake! 🎂✨

This cake is perfect for any occasion, and you can pair it with your favorite frosting or enjoy it plain!