Description

Indulge in the rich, buttery goodness of this Classic Vanilla Butter Cake topped with a luscious buttermilk sauce! 🍰✨ This cake is soft, moist, and packed with vanilla flavor, making it perfect for dessert, tea time, or special occasions. The warm buttermilk sauce seeps into every bite, creating an irresistibly tender crumb. Serve it with fresh berries or a scoop of ice cream for the ultimate treat! 😍

Ingredients

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For the Cake:

2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
2 ½ teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
2 cups granulated sugar
4 large eggs
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 cup buttermilk

For the Buttermilk Sauce:

½ cup unsalted butter
¾ cup granulated sugar
½ cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon baking soda

Instructions

Instructions:

Step 1: Prepare the Cake Batter

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13-inch baking pan or two 9-inch round cake pans.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy (about 3-4 minutes).
Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
Alternate adding the dry ingredients and buttermilk, starting and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.

Step 2: Bake the Cake

Pour the batter into the prepared pan(s) and smooth the top.
Bake for 35-40 minutes (for a 9×13-inch pan) or 30-35 minutes (for round cake pans), until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Let the cake cool for 10 minutes before preparing the buttermilk sauce.

Step 3: Make the Buttermilk Sauce

In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter and stir in the sugar and buttermilk. Bring to a simmer, stirring constantly.
Add the vanilla extract and baking soda, then remove from heat. The sauce will foam slightly.

Step 4: Soak the Cake & Serve

Poke small holes all over the warm cake using a skewer or fork.
Pour the warm buttermilk sauce evenly over the cake, allowing it to soak in.
Let the cake sit for at least 15 minutes before serving. Enjoy warm or at room temperature.

Notes

For an extra moist cake, poke more holes before pouring the sauce.
Serve with whipped cream, ice cream, or fresh berries for a delightful touch.
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: ~350 kcal
Sugar: ~32g
Sodium: ~180mg
Fat: ~16g
Saturated Fat: ~10g
Unsaturated Fat: ~5g
Trans Fat: ~0g
Carbohydrates: ~48g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: ~5g
Cholesterol: ~90mg

Keywords: Vanilla Butter Cake, Buttermilk Cake, Classic Butter Cake, Moist Vanilla Cake, Southern Dessert