Ingredients for Basic Buttermilk Cake
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon salt
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How to Make Basic Buttermilk Cake
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Position oven rack in the middle.
- Grease and flour two 8-inch round cake pans (or prepare your chosen pan: cupcake liners, 9x13 inch pan, etc.). Line the bottoms with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy using an electric mixer.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, scraping down the sides of the bowl after each addition.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients in three additions, alternating with two additions of the buttermilk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Pour batter evenly into the prepared pans.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean. Baking time may vary depending on your oven and pan type.
- Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes before inverting them onto a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
7 g
Sugar
104g
Fat
39g
Carbs
14g
