Butter Cake Recipe
Warm Butter Cake, Fresh Berries, Vanilla Bean Gelato
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Ingredients
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Butter Cake
Fresh Berry Topping
Serving
Method
Butter Cake
- 1
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan. Line the bottom with parchment paper for easy removal.
- 2
Prepare Butter Mixture
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar using an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
- 3
Add Eggs and Vanilla
Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- 4
Combine Dry Ingredients
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- 5
- 6
Bake the Cake
Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top. Bake for 40–45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- 7
Cool the Cake
Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Optionally, warm slightly before serving.
Fresh Berry Topping
- 8
Prepare Berries
In a medium bowl, combine the strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries.
- 9
Macereate Berries
Sprinkle the berries with sugar and lemon juice. Gently toss to coat. Let sit for 10–15 minutes at room temperature to allow juices to develop.
Serving
- 10
Assemble Dessert
Cut the butter cake into slices or wedges. Place one slice on a dessert plate.
- 11
Add Toppings
Top the cake slice with a generous spoonful of the macerated berries, allowing some of the juices to drizzle over the cake.
- 12
Add Gelato
Place a scoop of vanilla bean gelato next to or on top of the cake.
- 13
Garnish
Optionally, dust with powdered sugar and garnish with a mint leaf. Serve immediately.
