Classic Vanilla Butter Cake with Buttermilk Sauce

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Here’s a recipe for a Classic Vanilla Butter Cake with Buttermilk Sauce that’s rich, tender, and indulgent. Perfect for any occasion!

Ingredients

For the Cake:

  • 2 ½ cups (315g) all-purpose flour
  • 2 ½ tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 cup (227g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 cups (400g) granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs, at room temperature
  • 1 tbsp pure vanilla extract
  • 1 cup (240ml) whole milk, at room temperature

For the Buttermilk Sauce:

  • ½ cup (120ml) buttermilk
  • ½ cup (113g) unsalted butter
  • 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

Make the Cake:

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 8-inch (20cm) round cake pans, or line them with parchment paper.
  2. Mix the dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  3. Cream butter and sugar: In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter and sugar together with an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy (about 3-4 minutes).
  4. Add eggs and vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated. Mix in the vanilla extract.
  5. Alternate dry and milk: With the mixer on low speed, alternately add the dry ingredients and the milk in three additions, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined (do not overmix).
  6. Bake: Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and smooth the tops. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  7. Cool: Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then turn them out onto a wire rack to cool completely.

Make the Buttermilk Sauce:

  1. In a medium saucepan, combine buttermilk, butter, and sugar. Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until the butter is melted and the sugar is dissolved.
  2. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 1-2 minutes. Stir in the vanilla extract and a pinch of salt. Remove from heat.

Assemble and Serve:

  1. Place one cake layer on a serving plate. Drizzle 3-4 tablespoons of the warm buttermilk sauce over the top. Repeat with the second layer.
  2. Pour additional sauce over the assembled cake or serve it on the side for drizzling over individual slices.

Tips:

  • For added texture, serve the cake with fresh berries or a dollop of whipped cream.
  • If you prefer, make this as a sheet cake and pour the sauce directly over the top.

Enjoy this timeless classic with a sweet, buttery twist!

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