🍰 Soft Butter Cake
I’ve baked hundreds of cakes, but this soft butter cake remains a true favorite. It’s rich yet light, soft yet structured—simple ingredients turned into something truly special. Perfect on its own or dressed up, it never fails.
“A cake so soft, it practically melts in your mouth—pure buttery bliss.”
💛 Why You’ll Love This Cake
- Simple pantry ingredients
- Soft, moist, and tender crumb
- Quick and easy to prepare
- Perfect for any occasion
🧁 Ingredients
- 1 ¾ cups (230g) cake flour
- ½ tsp baking powder
- 1 cup (250g) unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 1 cup (200g) sugar
- 4 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ cup (60ml) milk
👩🍳 Instructions
1. Prep
Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
Grease and line an 8-inch cake pan.
2. Dry Ingredients
Sift together flour and baking powder.
3. Cream Butter & Sugar
Beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy (3–4 minutes).
4. Add Eggs
Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each.
5. Add Vanilla
Mix in vanilla extract.
6. Combine
Alternate adding flour mixture and milk.
Start and end with flour. Mix gently—do not overmix.
7. Bake
Pour into pan, smooth top, and bake for 30–35 minutes.
Check with a toothpick—it should come out clean.
8. Cool
Cool in pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a rack.
✨ Tips for Best Results
- Use room temperature ingredients
- Cream butter and sugar properly
- Do not overmix after adding flour
- Avoid opening the oven too early
🍓 Optional Variations
- Add lemon zest for a fresh flavor
- Use almond extract for a richer aroma
- Layer with jam and cream
- Top with fresh fruits
🧊 Storage
- Room temperature: up to 3 days
- Refrigerate: up to 5 days (bring to room temp before serving)
- Freeze: up to 2 months (wrap slices individually)
❓ FAQs
Why is my cake dense?
Butter wasn’t creamed enough or batter was overmixed.
Why did my cake sink?
Oven opened too early or temperature too low.
Why is my cake dry?
Overbaking or overmixing.
Can I add nuts or chocolate chips?
Yes, fold in about ½ cup before baking.
