Classic Vanilla Butter Cake with Buttermilk Sauce

 

Classic Vanilla Butter Cake with Buttermilk Sauce 

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Vanilla Butter Cake

Ingredients:

• 2 ½ cups (315g) all-purpose flour
• 2 ½ tsp baking powder
• ½ tsp salt
• 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, softened
• 1 ¾ cups (350g) granulated sugar
• 4 large eggs, room temperature
• 1 tbsp pure vanilla extract
• 1 cup (240ml) buttermilk, room temperature

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven:

   • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
   • Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans or a 9x13-inch baking pan.

2. Prepare dry ingredients:

   • In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.

3. Cream butter and sugar:

   • In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar together using a mixer until light and fluffy (about 3-5 minutes).

4. Add eggs and vanilla:

   • Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
   • Mix in the vanilla extract.

5. Alternate dry ingredients and buttermilk:

   • Gradually add the flour mixture in three additions, alternating with the buttermilk in two additions.
   • Start and end with the flour mixture. Mix until just combined. Do not overmix.

6. Bake:

   • Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pans.
   • Bake for 30-35 minutes (round cakes) or 35-40 minutes (9x13-inch pan), or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
   • Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

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Buttermilk Sauce

Ingredients:

• 1 cup (240ml) buttermilk
• ½ cup (113g) unsalted butter
• 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
• 1 tbsp pure vanilla extract
• ½ tsp baking soda

Instructions:

1. Combine ingredients:

   • In a saucepan over medium heat, combine buttermilk, butter, and sugar.
   • Stir until the butter melts and sugar dissolves.

2. Add baking soda and vanilla:

   • Once the mixture starts to simmer, add baking soda and stir.
   • The sauce will bubble up; continue stirring for 1-2 minutes until it thickens slightly.

3. Cool and serve:

   • Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
   • Let it cool slightly before serving.

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Serving Suggestions:

• Pour the warm buttermilk sauce over slices of cake before serving.
• Garnish with fresh berries or whipped cream for extra flavor.

Enjoy your Classic Vanilla Butter Cake with Buttermilk Sauce!