Butter Cake Recipe for Beginners

 

Butter Cake 

Butter cake is a soft, rich tea-time favorite that's perfect for those who love simple, comforting bakes. With its basic ingredients and easy method, it’s an ideal first cake for beginners to master.

Ingredients

• 200gms flour

• 1 teaspoon baking powder

• 1/2 teaspoon salt

• 225 g unsalted butter, at room temperature

• 200 g Caster sugar

• 4 large eggs

• 1 teaspoon vanilla essence 

• 4 tablespoons plain yogurt (preferred) or full milk

Steps to make butter cake:

1. Preheat the oven to 190°C

2. Lightly grease the pan (loaf pan, mini loaf pan, 8x8-inch square pan, round pan) with some butter. Mix the flour and the baking powder together and sieve. Add in the salt and mix well. Set aside.

3. Use an electronic hand mixer or stand mixer to beat the butter and sugar until well combined or pale yellow in color, about 3 minutes.

4. Add in the first egg. Beat well after each addition of egg until creamy, about 1 to 2 minutes after adding each egg.

5. Scrape down the sides for even mixing. Add in the vanilla extract and mix well. Fold in the flour and mix well. Add in the plain yogurt or whole milk

6. Pour the batter into the greased baking pan. Shake it lightly to distribute the cake batter evenly. Bake until golden brown and cooked, about 40 - 50 minutes. Use a cake tester or toothpick to test doneness.

7. Remove it from the oven and let cool on the wire rack for 5 minutes. Cut into pieces and serve warm.  

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Here’s how each ingredient in your butter cake recipe contributes to making the cake soft, flavorful, and well-balanced:

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Flour (200g)

• Role: The base of the cake, providing structure.

• Why it matters: It forms the cake's body when combined with moisture and eggs. Too much flour can make the cake dense, so measuring accurately is key.

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Baking Powder (1 tsp)

• Role: A leavening agent.

• Why it matters: It helps the cake rise by creating air pockets, making it light and fluffy rather than heavy.

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Salt (½ tsp)

• Role: Flavor enhancer.

• Why it matters: It balances sweetness and sharpens the overall flavor of the cake, while also strengthening the gluten structure slightly.

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Unsalted Butter (225g, at room temp)

• Role: Adds richness, moisture, and tenderness.

• Why it matters: Creaming butter with sugar traps air, giving the cake its soft, airy texture. Room temperature butter ensures even mixing and fluffier results.

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🍬 Caster Sugar (200g)

• Role: Sweetener and texture builder.

• Why it matters: It sweetens the cake and helps create a tender crumb. When beaten with butter, it contributes to the cake’s fluffiness.

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Eggs (4 large)

• Role: Bind ingredients and add structure.

• Why it matters: Eggs provide moisture, help the cake set, and add richness. They also trap air for volume when beaten well into the batter.

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Vanilla Essence (1 tsp)

• Role: Flavor enhancer.

• Why it matters: It adds a pleasant aroma and classic flavor that complements the buttery taste of the cake.

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Plain Yogurt (4 tbsp) or Milk

• Role: Adds moisture and tenderness.

• Why it matters: Yogurt adds a slight tang and richness, helping make the cake moist and soft. The acidity in yogurt also reacts with baking powder to help in rising.

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Join My Online LIVE Baking Class – Learn to Bake a Perfect Butter Cake! 

Want to start baking but don’t know where to begin? This one-time LIVE Zoom class is perfect for beginners who want to build confidence and bake their very first cake with expert guidance.

What’s included:

• Learn to bake one classic cake recipe (e.g. Butter Cake) from scratch
• LIVE class on Zoom – not just a demo, you’ll be guided with LIVE interaction
• Clear your baking doubts instantly – ask questions as you go
• Get beginner-friendly tips on using an OTG (Oven Toaster Grill) for baking
•  Recording provided – so you can revisit the class anytime
• Totally beginner-friendly – no experience needed
• Try out one cake recipe first and see if it works for you 

Whether you’re baking for the first time or want to improve your skills, this class helps you gain confidence in your kitchen with expert guidance and support.

✨ Give it a try. One cake. One class. A new skill begins here. For more details, you can email me at mennasdelight at gmail. dot com. or you can whwatsapp at 9379398865 for details.