Super Soft Moist Butter Cake Recipe
Ingredients
1 ¾ cups (230 grams) cake flour
½ teaspoon baking powder
1 cup (250 grams) butter, softened
1 cup (200 grams) granulated sugar
5 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
¼ cup (59 ml) milk
Directions
1: Preheat and Prepare
Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C).
Grease and line a 9×9 inch baking pan with parchment paper or non stick spray.
2: Sift the Dry Ingredients
In a medium bowl, sift together the cake flour and baking powder. Set aside.
3: Cream Butter and Sugar
In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar together until light, pale, and fluffy.
This step should take about 3-5 minutes. Don’t rush it this is where air is incorporated for a soft texture.
4: Add Eggs and Vanilla
Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition to keep the batter smooth.
Stir in the vanilla extract.
5: Alternate Dry and Milk
Gradually add the flour mixture in three additions, alternating with the milk in two additions.
Mix until just combined. Avoid overmixing stop as soon as the batter is smooth.
6: Bake and Cool
Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
