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Butter Cake (The Best!)
Butter Cake (The Best!) is a moist and tender cake using cake flour, butter, sugar, eggs, vanilla, and plain yogurt. The batter is creamed and gently mixed, then baked to a golden finish with a soft texture. Yogurt adds moisture and slight tang, while sifting the dry ingredients ensures a smooth crumb.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
50 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings:
12
slices
Calories:
287 kcal
Course:
Cake
Cuisine:
International
Ingredients
- 7 oz. (200g) cake flour or all purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 ticks (225g) butter room temperature, unsalted
- 7 oz. (200g) sugar
- 4 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 tablespoons PLAIN yogurt preferred or full milk
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease the pan with some butter. Mix the flour and the baking powder together and sieve. Add in the salt and mix well. Set aside.Pro tip: You can either use an 8×8-inch (20×20-cm) loaf pan or a 9×9-inch (23×23-cm) square or round pan.
- Use an electronic hand mixer or stand mixer to beat the butter and sugar until well combined or pale yellow in color, about 3 minutes.
- Add in the first egg. Beat well after each addition of egg until creamy, about 1 to 2 minutes after adding each egg. Scrape down the sides for even mixing. Add in the vanilla extract and mix well. Fold in the flour and mix well. Add in the plain yogurt or whole milk.
- Pour the batter into the greased baking pan. Shake it lightly to distribute the cake batter evenly. Bake until golden brown and cooked, about 40 – 50 minutes. To prevent the top of the cake from over browning, cover the top of the baking pan with a sheet of aluminum foil once the cake top is set. Use a cake tester to test doneness.Pro tip: If you don’t have a cake tester, you can use a toothpick or a skewer to check the doneness of your cake. If it comes out clean, your cake is ready!
- Remove it from the oven and let it cool on the wire rack for 5 minutes. Cut into pieces and serve warm.
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Notes
- Bring all ingredients to room temperature before blending for a smooth, even batter.
- Use high-quality unsalted butter for better flavor and texture.
- Sift flour and baking powder to prevent lumps and keep the batter airy.
- Do not overmix after adding flour to avoid a dense cake.
- Use yogurt instead of milk to retain moisture and softness.
- Cover the cake with foil partway through baking to prevent over-browning the top without touching the batter.
Nutrition Information
Serving
12slices
Calories
287kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
29g
(10%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
17g
(26%)
Saturated Fat
10g
(50%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Trans Fat
1g
(50%)
Cholesterol
103mg
(34%)
Sodium
162mg
(7%)
Potassium
55mg
(1%)
Fiber
0.4g
(2%)
Sugar
17g
(34%)
Vitamin A
568IU
(11%)
Vitamin C
0.03mg
(0%)
Calcium
44mg
(4%)
Iron
0.5mg
(3%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12 slices
Amount Per Serving
Calories 287
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 12slices | |
| Calories | 287kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 29g | 10% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 103mg | 34% |
| Sodium | 162mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 55mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.4g | 2% |
| Sugar | 17g | 34% |
| Vitamin A | 568IU | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 0.03mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 44mg | 4% |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.