Classic Vanilla Butter Cake with Buttermilk Sauce

 

Here's a full recipe for Classic Vanilla Butter Cake with Buttermilk Sauce — a rich, moist dessert perfect for any occasion.

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Classic Vanilla Butter Cake

Ingredients:

• 2 ½ cups (315g) all-purpose flour
• 2 ½ tsp baking powder
• ½ tsp salt
• 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, room temperature
• 2 cups (400g) granulated sugar
• 4 large eggs
• 1 tbsp pure vanilla extract
• 1 cup (240ml) whole milk

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13-inch baking dish or two 9-inch round cake pans.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
3. In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar together until light and fluffy (about 3-4 minutes).
4. Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients, alternating with the milk, beginning and ending with flour. Mix until just combined.
6. Pour the batter into prepared pan(s) and smooth the top.
7. Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
8. Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.

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Buttermilk Sauce

Ingredients:

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

Instructions:

1. In a saucepan, combine buttermilk, butter, sugar, and baking soda.
2. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until it begins to boil. It will foam — keep stirring gently.
3. Simmer for 5–7 minutes, until slightly thickened and golden.
4. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla.
5. Pour the warm sauce over slices of the cake just before serving.

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