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This is the kind of cake that brings back memories. Simple, classic, and unbelievably moist, it’s perfect for any occasion. Give it a try and impress everyone with a dessert that’s stood the test of time!
**Old Fashioned Butter Cake**
**Yields:** 8-10 servings
**Prep time:** 15 minutes
**Bake time:** 30-35 minutes
**Ingredients:**
• 2 cups all-purpose flour, sifted
• * 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
• * 1 tablespoon baking powder
• * 1 teaspoon salt
• * 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
• * 1 cup milk
• * 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
**Instructions:**
1. **Preheat & Prep:** Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
2. 2. **Combine Dry Ingredients:** In a large bowl, whisk together the sifted flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
3. 3. **Add Butter:** Add the softened butter to the dry ingredients. Using a pastry blender, your fingertips, or a stand mixer on low speed, cut the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
4. 4. **Incorporate Wet Ingredients:** In a separate small bowl, whisk together the milk and vanilla extract.
5. 5. **Combine & Mix:** Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix! The batter should be smooth.
6. 6. **Bake:** Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and spread it evenly. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
7. 7. **Cool:** Let the cake cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely.
Enjoy this timeless treat! It’s delicious on its own or with a dusting of powdered sugar, a smear of buttercream, or your favorite fruit compote. Happy baking!
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