Mary Oppenhiemer's Butter Cake

Ingredients

• 2 cups of all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup of butter, softened
• 1 cup of white sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon of baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon of salt
• 1/2 cup of milk
• 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch pan.
2. In a medium bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until smooth. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla.
3. Combine flour, baking powder and salt; stir into the creamed mixture alternately with the milk.
4. Pour batter into the prepared pan.
5. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes in the preheated oven, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
6. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack and cool completely.

Interesting Facts

• The original recipe was invented by Mary Oppenhiemer in the 1800s.
• This cake is a popular dessert in Southern Germany.
• This cake can be served with a variety of toppings such as whipped cream, fresh fruit or ice cream.