Southern Butter Cake
A timeless Southern Butter Cake that epitomizes indulgence with its moist texture and rich buttery flavor. A perfect dessert to delight your taste buds.
Prep time: 15 minutesCook time: 1 hour 10 minutesServes: 12
Ingredients
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
2 cups granulated sugar
4 large eggs
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup unsalted butter
1 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup water
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 325°F and grease a bundt pan.
2. Cream together 1 cup butter and 2 cups sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
4. Mix in 1 tablespoon vanilla extract.
5. In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
6. Add flour mixture to the butter mixture alternately with buttermilk, starting and ending with flour mixture.
7. Pour batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
8. Bake for 60-70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
9. For the glaze, combine 1/2 cup butter, 1 cup sugar, 1/4 cup water, and 1 tablespoon vanilla extract in a saucepan.
10. Cook over medium heat until butter melts and sugar dissolves.
11. Poke holes over the cake while still warm and pour glaze evenly over the top.
12. Allow the cake to cool completely before removing from the pan.
Storage
Store the cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
Reheating
Warm slices in the microwave for 15-20 seconds or enjoy at room temperature.
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