Kentucky Butter Cake

Ingredients

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

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9 inch square pan.
2. In a medium bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder, and salt; stir into the creamed mixture alternately with the milk. Spread evenly into the prepared pan.
3. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes in the preheated oven, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Let cool in pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack and cool completely.

Interesting Facts

• Kentucky Butter Cake is a classic Southern dessert that has been enjoyed for generations.
• It is a very popular cake for potlucks, family gatherings, and other special occasions.
• The cake gets its rich flavor from the butter and sugar, and its moist texture from the eggs and milk.