•INGREDIENTS:
250g all-purpose flour
200g caster sugar
200g unsalted butter, softened
3 eggs (80g each)
1.5 tsp vanilla essence
1 1/4 tsp baking powder (7g)
•INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Preheat the Oven:
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
Grease and line a cake tin (approximately 20 cm in diameter) with parchment paper.
2. Cream the Butter and Sugar:
In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and caster sugar together until light and fluffy. This should take about 3-5 minutes.
3. Add Eggs and Vanilla:
Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
Mix in the vanilla essence.
4. Sift Dry Ingredients:
In a separate bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour and baking powder.
5. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients:
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
6. Pour into Cake Tin:
Pour the batter into the prepared cake tin, smoothing the top with a spatula.
7. Bake:
Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Allow the cake to cool in the tin for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
8. Serve:
Once cooled, slice and enjoy this delightful butter cake. It pairs perfectly with a cup of tea or coffee.
