Quick & Easy Fluffy Butter Cake Recipe

🌟 Ingredients:

• 1 cup (225 g) unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup (200 g) sugar
• 4 large eggs
• 2 cups (240 g) all-purpose flour
• 2 tsp baking powder
• ½ tsp salt
• ½ cup (120 ml) whole milk
• Optional: 1 tsp vanilla extract or lemon zest for extra flavor

👩‍🍳 Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F). Grease and flour an 8-inch (20 cm) round or square cake pan.
2. Cream the butter and sugar
   In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar together until light and fluffy (about 3–4 minutes).
3. Add eggs one at a time
   Mix in the eggs one by one, beating well after each addition. Add vanilla extract if using.
4. Mix dry ingredients
   In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
5. Combine wet and dry
   Alternately add the dry ingredients and the milk to the butter mixture. Start and end with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined – don’t overmix!
6. Bake
   Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top. Bake for 35–45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
7. Cool
   Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

🍰 Serving Suggestions:

• Dust with powdered sugar
• Top with whipped cream and berries
• Frost with buttercream or lemon glaze