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This Classic Vanilla Butter Cake with Buttermilk Sauce<\/strong> is the definition of comfort baking\u2014rich, buttery, soft, and soaked in a warm, sweet buttermilk glaze that seeps into every bite. It\u2019s simple, nostalgic, and incredibly irresistible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

🧾 Ingredients<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

🍰 For the Butter Cake:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
    \n
  • 1 cup (225g) unsalted butter, softened<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • 2 cups (400g) sugar<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • 4 large eggs<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • 3 cups (375g) all-purpose flour<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • 1 tsp baking powder<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • 1\/2 tsp baking soda<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • 1\/2 tsp salt<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • 1 cup (240ml) buttermilk<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • 1 tbsp vanilla extract<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    🥛 For the Buttermilk Sauce:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
      \n
    • 1 cup (200g) sugar<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • 1\/2 cup (115g) butter<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • 1\/2 cup (120ml) buttermilk<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • 1 tbsp vanilla extract<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • 1\/2 tsp baking soda<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

      👩‍🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

      1. Prepare the Oven & Pan<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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      • Preheat oven to\u00a0175\u00b0C (350\u00b0F)<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Grease and flour a baking dish (9\u00d713 inch or similar)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

        2. Cream Butter & Sugar<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
          \n
        • In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until\u00a0light and fluffy (3\u20135 minutes)<\/strong>
          👉 This step is key for a soft, airy cake.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

          3. Add Eggs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
            \n
          • Add eggs one at a time<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Beat well after each addition<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

            4. Mix Dry Ingredients<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
              \n
            • In another bowl, whisk:\n
                \n
              • Flour<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • Baking powder<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • Baking soda<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • Salt<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

                5. Combine Wet & Dry<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
                  \n
                • Add dry ingredients alternately with buttermilk<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                • Start and end with dry ingredients<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                • Stir in vanilla extract<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

                  👉 Do not overmix\u2014keep it tender.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                  6. Bake the Cake<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
                    \n
                  • Pour batter into prepared pan<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                  • Bake for\u00a040\u201350 minutes<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
                  • A toothpick should come out clean<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

                    7. Prepare the Buttermilk Sauce<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

                    While the cake bakes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                      \n
                    • In a saucepan, combine:\n
                        \n
                      • Sugar<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                      • Butter<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                      • Buttermilk<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                      • Bring to a gentle boil<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                      • Remove from heat<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                      • Stir in vanilla and baking soda<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

                        👉 It will foam slightly\u2014this is normal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                        8. Soak the Cake<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
                          \n
                        • While cake is still warm, poke holes all over<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                        • Slowly pour warm sauce over the cake<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

                          👉 Let it soak deeply for maximum flavor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                          9. Rest & Serve<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
                            \n
                          • Allow to cool slightly<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                          • Serve warm or at room temperature<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

                            🍽️ Serving Ideas<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
                              \n
                            • 🍦 With vanilla ice cream<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                            • ☕ With coffee or tea<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                            • 🍓 With fresh berries<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                            • 🍯 Drizzle extra sauce for indulgence<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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