Butter Cake Recipe

Name: Butter Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Baking & Desserts
Ingredients: 9 cups granulated sugar; 6 cups cake flour; 1/4 cups salt; 1/4 cups baking soda; 2 3/4 cups solid shortening; 4 cups butter; 2 cups whole eggs; 5 cups buttermilk; 1/8 cup vanilla extract; 8 cups egg whites; 8 cups granulated sugar

Servings: persons

9 cups granulated sugar
6 cups cake flour
1/4 cups salt
1/4 cups baking soda
2 3/4 cups solid shortening
4 cups butter
2 cups whole eggs
5 cups buttermilk
1/8 cup vanilla extract
8 cups egg whites
8 cups granulated sugar

1
Preheat oven to 320 degrees F.
2
Mix together sugar, flour, salt, soda, shortening and butter in the bowl of a stand mixer.
3
Mix on 2nd speed for 3 minutes.
4
Then add whole eggs, buttermilk and vanilla to the mixture and beat again for 3 minutes on 2nd speed.
5
In a separate bowl, beat the egg whites and sugar into a meringue state.
6
Then gently fold the meringue into the buttermilk mixture.
7
Pour into 4 parchment lined sheet pans or 4 (4 by 13-inch) round cake pans.
8
Bake until a toothpick comes out clean when inserted in the center of the cake.
9
This recipe was provided by professional chefs and has been scaled down from a bulk recipe provided by a restaurant.
10
The Food Network Kitchens chefs have not tested this recipe, in the proportions indicated, and therefore, we cannot make any representation as to the results.

No nutrition data on file — estimate from the ingredient list.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

How did you like this recipe?

This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 9 cups granulated sugar, 6 cups cake flour, 1/4 cups salt, 1/4 cups baking soda, and more.

Yes, Butter Cake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Butter Cake

How did you like this recipe?

Frequently Asked Questions