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Butter Cake

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"This cake is practical and can be for many uses. You can also add fruit in it if you wish."
Butter Cake Recipe
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This recipe has been rated 107 times with an average star rating of 4.3
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Original recipe yield 1 -8 inch square cake

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3/4 cup milk

DIRECTIONS

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease one 8 inch square baking pan. Line bottom with wax paper or dust lightly with flour.
  2. Sift together the flour, salt, and baking powder.
  3. Cream the butter and blend in the white sugar, eggs, and vanilla. Beat until light and fluffy. Add the sifted dry ingredients to the creamed mixture alternately with the milk. Stir until just blended. Pour batter into prepared pan.
  4. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 50 to 55 minutes or until cake springs back when lightly touched. Remove from pan and allow it to cool.
  5. Variation: Blueberry Cake; Add 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg to your dry ingredients and stir in 1 cup fresh blueberries into the batter before you bake it. Cut it into squares while it is still hot.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.35 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 21, 2003 by MACGREGORS 
I have used this recipe on two occasions. I found the texture of the cake to be perfect for... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.35 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 14, 2008 by naples34102 
Mixed properly and not overbaked, this is a fine, moist butter cake. I used Penzey's double... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.35 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 24, 2008 by DCANT 
I have to say that this is the recipe I was looking for! A yellow cake made from scratch. I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.35 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 2, 2003 by SNOOPY498 
Butter and eggs are what to look for in a cake recipe. This isn't a light froo froo cake. ... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 4.35 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 18, 2003 by ANGELA B. 
I am sorry to report that my family and I did not care for this recipe. We found it to be... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.35 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 16, 2003 by MOLLY_E 
This is the best and easiest cake recipe I've ever tried! It's also the first one that didn't... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.35 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 29, 2003 by KATIE_IN_PGH 
This is a very good recipe!! I actually converted it into a low sugar recipe (my husband is... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.35 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 12, 2006 by Maryam 
I've been looking for a while for a good yellow cake recipe not using cake mix flour but as a... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.35 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 4, 2007 by SPECK03 
I used this recipe for my son's birthday cake. The flavor was good, but, I, like others,... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.35 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 9, 2003 by STINK_R_BELL 
i dont know about this one. i made it about an hour ago and it isnt very tasty. tasted kinda... MORE

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Nutritional Information
Butter Cake

Servings Per Recipe: 12

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 210

  • Total Fat: 9g
  • Cholesterol: 57mg
  • Sodium: 251mg
  • Total Carbs: 29.6g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 0.4g
  • Protein: 3.2g

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