buttermilk cake recipe
This easy buttermilk cake recipe is soft, moist, and full of flavor! Perfect for beginners and ready in just over 30 minutes. Whether served plain or topped with frosting and fruit, it's a delicious treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
- đź“ť Ingredients Serves 4
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup 2 sticks unsalted butter, softened
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup buttermilk
- Optional Add-ins:
- 1 tbsp lemon zest for a citrus twist
- 1 cup fresh berries or chocolate chips
- ½ cup shredded coconut
Notes
👩‍🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round or square cake pan.Step 2: Mix the Dry Ingredients
In a medium bowl, whisk together:- Flour
- Baking powder
- Baking soda
- Salt
Step 3: Cream the Butter and Sugar
In a large bowl, beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy (about 3–4 minutes).Step 4: Add Eggs and Vanilla
Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Then stir in the vanilla extract.Step 5: Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures
Alternately add the dry ingredients and buttermilk to the butter mixture.Begin and end with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined—don’t overmix!
Step 6: Pour and Bake
Pour the batter into the prepared pan. Smooth the top with a spatula.Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Step 7: Cool and Serve
Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.Dust with powdered sugar, top with fruit, or frost as desired.