Butter Cake

Ingredients

• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1 ½ cups sugar
• 4 eggs
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 1 cup milk

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Beat in the eggs one at a time until fully incorporated.
4. In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
5. Alternately add the flour mixture and the milk to the butter mixture, beginning and ending with the flour mixture.
6. Stir in the vanilla extract.
7. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
8. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before turning out onto a wire rack to cool completely.

Interesting Facts

• Butter cake was originally created in the United States in the late 19th century.
• It is a popular dessert in many countries, including the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and Australia.
• It is often decorated with a creamy frosting, such as buttercream, and it can be served with fresh fruit or a scoop of ice cream.