Butter Cake

Ingredients

• •150 g. unsalted butter (room temperature)
• •320 g. granulated sugar
• •1 T. vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste
• •2 (about 110 g.) large eggs
• •165 g. sour cream (at room temperature)
• •250 g. all-purpose flour
• •0.75 tsp. baking powder
• •0.5 tsp. kosher salt (use less if you are using table salt or salted butter)
• •for sprinkling on top of the cake (optional) granulated sugar

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 330°F / 165°C. Grease and line a 9" (23cm) square baking pan, extending the parchment paper over the edges of the pan so that you can use them as a sling later to remove the cake. I like to clip down the edges with little binder clips.
2. In the bowl of a stand mixer or in a large bowl using an electric mixer, cream together the butter, sugar, and vanilla on medium to high speed until very light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing to combine between each, then beat the mix for a further 2-3 minutes on high speed until it has thickened up, and is very light.
3. Measure out the sour cream into a small bowl. In a medium bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt.
4. Alternately add the flour mixture and the sour cream, starting and ending with the flour - add the flour in three additions and the sour cream in two, and briefly mix between additions. Switch to a spatula and give the mixture a few turns to ensure that it is evenly mixed.
5. Transfer the mix to the prepared pan and smooth down with a spatula or the back of a spoon, making sure that there are no large air bubbles in the mixture.
6. Sprinkle the top with extra granulated sugar if using.
7. Bake the cake for 45-50 minutes, until the middle springs back when lightly pressed with a finger, and a skewer inserted into the middle of the cake comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs attached.
8. Remove the cake from the oven and leave to cool in the pan for 15-20 minutes, then use the parchment paper sling to remove it from the pan and allow it to cool completely on a wire rack.
9. Store the cake at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 4 days.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Butter Cake?

Butter Cake takes 15 mins prep and 50 mins cook time.

How many servings does Butter Cake make?

This recipe makes 12 servings. You can easily scale the ingredients up or down.

What type of cuisine is Butter Cake?

Butter Cake is an American dish, typically served as a dessert.

What are the main ingredients in Butter Cake?

The key ingredients include unsalted butter, granulated sugar, vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste, large eggs, sour cream, and 4 more ingredients.