Old Fashioned Butter Cake

Step back in time with this Old Fashioned Butter Cake, a century-old gem from a 1910 McCall’s cookbook. This cake is a testimony to the timeless appeal of classic baking. Its fluffy, moist texture and rich, buttery taste make it a beloved choice for all who appreciate the simpler, yet deeply satisfying, pleasures of a well-made cake.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour, sifted
• 1 1/4 cup sugar
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1 cup milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 eggs

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 8 inch x 2 inch baking pans and set aside.
2. In a large mixing bowl, sift together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
3. Add butter, milk, and vanilla. Beat for 2 minutes with a hand mixer, occasionally scraping the bowl.
4. Add eggs and beat for another 2 minutes.
5. Pour batter into prepared pans, dividing equally.
6. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Remove from oven.
7. Cool in pans for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a cooling rack to cool completely.
8. Frost with your favorite frosting.

Prep Time: 20 minutes | Cooking Time: 35 minutes | Total Time: 55 minutes | Kcal: 340 per serving | Servings: 8