Rich Butter Cake Recipe

Name: Rich Butter Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Cake Ingredients; 3 cups all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 2 cups sugar; 1 cup butter, softened; 4 eggs; 2 teaspoons vanilla; 1 cup milk; Frosting Ingredients; 1/2 cup butter, softened; 3 (1 ounce) unsweetened chocolate squares, melted, cooled; 4 cups powdered sugar; 1/4 cup milk; 2 teaspoons vanilla

Servings: persons

Cake Ingredients
3 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups sugar
1 cup butter, softened
4 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla
1 cup milk
Frosting Ingredients
1/2 cup butter, softened
3 (1 ounce) unsweetened chocolate squares, melted, cooled
4 cups powdered sugar
1/4 cup milk
2 teaspoons vanilla

1
Heat oven to 350u00b0F Combine flour, baking powder and salt in medium bowl. Set aside.
2
Beat sugar and 1 cup butter in large bowl at medium speed, scraping bowl occasionally, until creamy. Add eggs, two at a time, beating well after each addition. Add 2 teaspoons vanilla. Reduce speed to low; add flour mixture alternately with 1 cup milk, beating well after each addition.
3
Pour batter into greased 13x9-inch baking pan. Bake for 45 to 55 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely.
4
Meanwhile, beat 1/2 cup butter and cooled chocolate in large bowl at medium speed until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, alternately with 1/4 cup milk and 2 teaspoons vanilla and scraping bowl occasionally, until well mixed. Frost cooled cake. Sprinkle with decorator sprinkles, if desired.
5
TIP: Add 1 to 2 tablespoons additional milk to frosting for desired spreading consistency.
6
TIP: This cake is very versatile. Frost the cake or, leave unfrosted and top each serving with sliced strawberries and whipped cream.

2405

kcal

Calories

105

Fat

341

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Cake Ingredients, 3 cups all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Rich 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.

Rich Butter Cake

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