Indulge in the rich and buttery goodness of this chewy butter cake. This recipe will guide you through making a moist and tender cake with a delightful chewy texture. Perfect for any occasion, this cake is easy to make and will leave everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup buttermilk
Directions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk and buttermilk. Begin and end with the dry ingredients.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it evenly.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once cooled, slice and serve the chewy butter cake. Enjoy!
Interesting Facts
Chewy butter cake is a traditional American dessert often served with tea or coffee.
This cake gets its chewy texture from the combination of butter, sugar, and eggs in the batter.
Adding buttermilk to the recipe gives the cake a subtle tangy flavor and helps keep it moist.
You can enhance the flavor by dusting the cake with powdered sugar or serving it with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.