Moist Butter Cake Recipe

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Ingredients:

For the Cake:

2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 🍚

2 1/2 tsp baking powder 🍞

1/2 tsp salt 🧂

1 cup unsalted butter, softened 🧈

2 cups granulated sugar 🍚

4 large eggs, at room temperature 🥚

1 tsp vanilla extract 🍦

1 cup whole milk, at room temperature 🥛

For the Glaze:

1/4 cup unsalted butter 🧈

1/4 cup water 💧

1/2 cup granulated sugar 🍚

1 tsp vanilla extract 🍦

Directions:

Making the Cake:

Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13-inch baking pan.

Combine Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.

Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar together on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.

Add Eggs and Vanilla: Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in the vanilla extract.

Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.

Pour Batter: Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan, spreading it out evenly.

Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow the cake to cool in the pan on a wire rack.

Making the Glaze:

 Prepare the Glaze: In a small saucepan, combine the butter, water, and granulated sugar. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the butter is melted and the sugar is dissolved.

Add Vanilla: Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.

Glazing the Cake:

Poke Holes in the Cake: Using a skewer or fork, poke holes all over the surface of the warm cake.

 Pour the Glaze: Slowly pour the glaze over the cake, allowing it to soak into the holes. Let the cake cool completely before serving.

Prep Time: 20 minutes,

Cooking Time: 35 minutes,

Total Time: 55 minutes,

Servings: 12-16 servings,

Enjoy your delicious, moist butter cake with a sweet glaze! 🍰