Ingredients for Western Homestead Old Fashioned Butter Cake
- 1 pound (4 sticks) butter
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 2 1/2 to 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pam Cooking Spray (for greasing pan)
- butter-flavored Crisco (optional, to equal 1 pound with butter)
- flour (for dusting pan)
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How to Make Western Homestead Old Fashioned Butter Cake
- Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C).
- Grease and flour a 10-inch tube pan or angel food cake pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together 1 pound (4 sticks) of butter (or a combination of butter and butter-flavored crisco to equal 1 pound).
- Beat on low speed until light and fluffy.
- Gradually add 3 cups of powdered sugar, one cup at a time, beating well after each addition until smooth and fluffy.
- Add 4 large eggs one at a time, beating for 1 minute after each addition.
- Stir in 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.
- Gradually add 2 1/2 to 3 cups of all-purpose flour, 1/4 cup at a time, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 75-85 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean. (For high altitude, add 5-10 minutes to baking time).
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
- Invert the cake onto a wire rack or serving plate. Let cool completely before serving.
- Serve warm or at room temperature with your favorite toppings, such as fresh fruit, whipped cream, or whipped Jell-O.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
15 g
Sugar
224g
Fat
151g
Carbs
29g
