Ingredients
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
2 ½ cups granulated sugar
4 large eggs
3 cups all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup buttermilk
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
Instructions
1. Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 325°F (163°C). Grease and flour a 10-inch bundt or tube pan.
2. Cream Butter & Sugar: In a large bowl, beat the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy (about 3-5 minutes).
3. Add Eggs: Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next.
4. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
5. Alternate Mixing: Add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture in three parts, alternating with the buttermilk. Begin and end with the dry ingredients.
6. Add Vanilla: Stir in the vanilla extract until just combined.
7. Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake for 75-85 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8. Cool & Serve: Let the cake cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Optional Glaze
Mix 1 cup powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons buttermilk, and ½ teaspoon vanilla extract. Drizzle over the cooled cake for extra sweetness!
Would you like any variations, like adding lemon zest or a cinnamon swirl?
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