Butter Cake Recipe

Make Butter Cake Recipe in just 1h 40m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

Time1h 40m

Serves8

Last updated Jul 14, 2026

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Ingredients

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1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). This ensures that the cake will bake evenly.
2
Prepare the Cake Pan
Grease and flour a 9x5 inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper for easy removal later.

3
Combine Dry Ingredients
In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt until well combined. Set aside.
4
Cream Butter and Sugar
In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar together using an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
5
Add Eggs and Vanilla
Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Then, add the vanilla extract and mix until combined.
6
Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients
Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet mixture, alternating with the milk. Start and end with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined; do not overmix.

7
Pour Batter into Pan
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
8
Bake the Cake
Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
9
Cool the Cake
Once baked, remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.