Southern Vanilla Butter Cake Recipe

A rich, tender Southern-style butter cake with a soft vanilla crumb and buttery sweetness. This classic dessert is simple, comforting, and perfect for birthdays, Sunday dinners, holidays, or potluck gatherings.

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Prep Time 20

Cook Time 35

Total Time 55

Course Baked Goods, Cake, Dessert, Family Favorites, Southern

Cuisine American

Servings

Calories 410 kcal

Ingredients

2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups granulated sugar
1 cup butter softened
1 cup whole milk
4 large eggs
1 tbsp vanilla extract
2 1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease and flour a 9x13-inch baking pan.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
Mix in the vanilla extract.
Add the flour mixture alternately with the milk, mixing just until combined.
Spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking pan.
Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Let the cake cool before slicing and serving.

Notes

Serve plain, dusted with powdered sugar, or topped with vanilla glaze. For extra richness, brush the warm cake with melted butter.

Nutrition

Calories: 410kcal

Keyword butter cake, classic dessert, homemade cake, Southern cake, vanilla butter cake

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