Description
A cozy family classic that’s dense yet tender, featuring a rich buttery flavor, making it perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a loaf pan or bundt pan.
- Cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Mix in the buttermilk and vanilla extract.
- Whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in another bowl.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing just until combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
- Bake for 60-70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let it cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then turn it out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
This cake can be made a day in advance and actually tastes better after resting overnight. Store wrapped in plastic wrap at room temperature for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 90mg