Easy Classic Butter Cake

Baking an easy classic butter cake is truly fulfilling for me - how about you? There’s something heavenly about its rich, buttery flavor and tender, vanilla-infused crumb. This cake is perfect for any occasion, offering a comforting delight that brings warmth to every meal (EASIEST BANANA CHOCOLATE CAKE). What I love most about this classic butter cake is its simplicity; it shines without the need for heavy toppings.

The best part? You can’t go wrong with Ms. Nava’s easy classic butter cake (EASY BREAD PUDDING: VEGETARIAN DESSERT). Those who have tried this recipe can’t praise it enough, often mentioning how straightforward and foolproof it is. One enthusiastic baker even shared a photo (see below) to showcase their success with the recipe.

Ingredients
1 cup (250g) butter
1/3 cup (70g) caster sugar
4 eggs
1 tsp vanilla essence
1 3/4 cups (200g) self-rising flour, sifted
1/2 tsp salt (omit if using salted butter)
4 tbsp milk
(Optional: 1 tbsp chocolate chips)

Method
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 340°F (170°C).

Prepare Pan
Grease a baking pan.

Cream Butter and Sugar
In a large bowl, cream butter and caster sugar until light and creamy.

Add Eggs
Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition until the mixture is fluffy.

Add Vanilla
Stir in vanilla essence.

Fold in Flour
Gradually fold in sifted self-rising flour and (if using) until well mixed.

Add Milk and Chocolate Chips
Gently stir in milk and chocolate chips (if using).

Bake
Pour the mixture into the prepared baking pan.
Bake in the preheated oven for about 1 hour, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Cool and Slice
Remove from the oven, let the cake cool down, then slice.

Lemon Butter Cake
Did you know you can easily transform the classic butter cake into a lemon butter cake? It’s simple! Just follow the recipe above, and when you stir in the vanilla essence and milk, add 1 tablespoon of lemon zest and 2 tablespoons of lemon juice. Then, continue with the rest of the steps as usual. That’s all there is to it.