Margaret Braun's Butter Cake Recipe

Name: Margaret Braun's Butter Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5 cups all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon salt; 2 cups (4 sticks) unsalted butter, softened; 4 1/2 cups sugar, plus 1/2 cup for sprinkling; 6 large eggs; 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract; Finely grated zest of 4 lemons (for lemon cake); Juice of 1 lemon (for lemon cake); 2 cups sour cream

Servings: persons

5 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups (4 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
4 1/2 cups sugar, plus 1/2 cup for sprinkling
6 large eggs
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
Finely grated zest of 4 lemons (for lemon cake)
Juice of 1 lemon (for lemon cake)
2 cups sour cream

1
Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
2
Butter and flour two 10-inch round cake pans.
3
Sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
4
In another bowl, cream the butter and 4 1/2 cups of sugar until fluffy.
5
Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
6
Stir in the vanilla.
7
Add the lemon zest and juice.
8
Add the dry ingredients to the egg mixture, alternating with the sour cream.
9
Scrape batter into prepared cake pans.
10
Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of the sugar on top of the batter.
11
Bake until set, when a cake tester inserted in center comes out clean (about 1 hour).
12
Let the cakes cool in their pans, and then invert them onto a rack.

2686

kcal

Calories

131

Fat

349

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 5 cups all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons baking powder, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Margaret Braun's 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.

Margaret Braun's Butter Cake

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