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15th March 2025

Easy Butter cake

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With a golden, buttery crust and a soft, sweet, and rich texture, this easy-to-make Butter Cake is a true classic. Made with just a few simple ingredients, it’s delicious on its own or serves as a versatile base for any frosting or toppings.

butter cake slices

Visual Instructions

These visual instructions help you see the process. You can also find the full printable recipe with instructions and ingredients at the end of the post.

Butter mixture

  • Melt the butter in a mixing bowl (microwave or stovetop) and let it cool for about 5 minutes.
  • Add slightly warmed milk (microwave for 10-15 seconds or warm on the stove for about a minute) to the butter and whisk until combined.
  • Sift the flour, sugar, salt, and baking powder directly into the butter mixture.
Sift the flour, sugar, salt, and baking powder (if using plain flour) into the bowl with the melted butter mixture,
    • Whisk gently just until no lumps of flour remain, don’t overmix
    Whisk gently just until no lumps of flour remain—don’t overmix
    • Pour the batter into the lined baking pan. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
    Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan
    • Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing
    Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing

    Recipe tips

    • Don’t overmix: Whisk gently until no lumps of flour remain for the best texture.
    • Cover with foil: To prevent over-browning, loosely cover the cake with foil after 10 minutes of baking, ensuring it doesn't touch the batter. Remove the foil 10 minutes before the end of the baking time to allow the top to brown slightly.
    • Pan size alternative: If using an 8-inch round pan, start checking at 25 minutes with a skewer to see if it's done.
    • Add flavor: Try mixing in 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract or zest from a lemon or orange for extra flavor.

    Storage

    • Room Temperature: Store the cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3-4 days.
    • Freezing: For longer storage, wrap the cake tightly in plastic wrap and foil, then freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature when ready to enjoy.
    • Avoid Refrigeration: Don’t refrigerate the cake unless necessary, as it can dry out faster in the fridge.

    Recipe

    Butter Loaf Cake

    PREP TIME 20 minutes mins
    COOK TIME 35 minutes mins
    TOTAL TIME 55 minutes mins
    servingsServings: 8 servings
    Delicious on its own or as a versatile base for any frosting or toppings.
    butter cake slices
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    Ingredients
    • ⅓ cup (75g) unsalted butter, melted
    • 1 cup (240ml) warm milk
    • 2 large eggs
    • 1 ½ cups (180g) all-purpose flour (plain flour)
    • 1 cup (200g) white granulated sugar
    • ½ teaspoon salt (add ¼ teaspoon if using salted butter)
    • 2 level teaspoons baking powder
    Instructions
    • Prepare the pan: Grease and line a 9x5-inch (23 x 13cm) loaf pan with parchment paper, letting the edges rise about 2 inches (5 cm).
      (See note for pan alternative)
    • Preheat the oven: Position the oven rack in the middle and preheat to 356°F / 180°C (160°C fan).
    • Melt the butter: In a mixing bowl, melt the butter (microwave or stovetop). Let it cool for about 5 minutes to prevent curdling the eggs when added.
    • Warm the milk: Slightly warm the milk by microwaving it for 10-15 seconds or warming it on the stove for about a minute. It should be slightly warm to the touch, not hot.
    • Combine ingredients: Add the warm milk and eggs to the cooled melted butter. Whisk gently until well combined.
    • Add dry ingredients: Sift the dry ingredients (flour, sugar, salt, and baking powder) directly into the butter mixture.
    • Mix: Whisk gently just until no lumps of flour remain, don’t overmix.
    • Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a skewer comes out clean.
      To prevent over-browning, cover the cake with foil after 10 minutes of baking, ensuring it doesn’t touch the batter. Remove the foil 10 minutes before the end of baking.
    • Cool: Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

    Storage Tips

    • Room Temperature: Store the cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3-4 days.
    • Freezing: For longer storage, wrap the cake tightly in plastic wrap and foil, then freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature when ready to enjoy.
    • Avoid Refrigeration: Don’t refrigerate the cake unless necessary, as it can dry out faster in the fridge.
    Recipe Notes
    Pan Alternative Size: If using an 8-inch (20cm) round cake pan, the baking time may be shorter. Start checking at 25 minutes with a skewer to see if it's done.
    Nutrition
    Serving: 1serving | Calories: 284kcal | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 65mg | Sodium: 201mg | Potassium: 89mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 27g | Calcium: 64mg | Iron: 1mg
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