Soft Butter Cake 🧈🍰✨
A tender, golden cake that’s simple, cozy, and perfect for everyday enjoyment. Slice it warm with coffee or pack it into a lunchbox for a sweet treat.
Ingredients 🛒
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup milk
- ½ cup vegetable oil or melted butter
- 2½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp salt
Method 👩🍳
- Prep oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a loaf or round cake pan.
- Mix wet: In a bowl, whisk eggs, sugar, milk, oil (or butter), and vanilla until smooth.
- Add dry: Sift in flour, baking powder, and salt. Mix gently until combined.
- Bake: Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake 35–40 minutes until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool & serve: Let cool slightly before slicing. Enjoy plain or with a dusting of powdered sugar.
Tips
- Extra indulgence: Add lemon zest or almond extract for a flavor twist.
- Variation: Fold in chocolate chips or berries for a surprise inside.
- Serving idea: Pair with tea or coffee for a cozy afternoon break.
Details
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Bake Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: ~55 minutes
- Kcal: ~250 per slice
Caption & Engagement
Caption: “Soft Butter Cake—simple, golden, and cozy 🧈🍰✨”
- Comment prompt: “Would you enjoy it plain or with fruit?”
- Rotating closers: “Save for your next coffee break.” • “Tag a friend who loves simple cakes.” • “Golden crumb, buttery comfort bliss.”