An **Old Fashioned Butter Cake** is a classic, rich, and tender cake known for its simple ingredients and buttery flavor. It’s the kind of cake that was popular before fancy frostings—soft, moist, and perfect with tea or coffee.
Here’s a traditional recipe you can try:
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### 🧈 Old Fashioned Butter Cake Recipe
#### **Ingredients**
* 1 cup (225g) unsalted butter (softened)
* 2 cups sugar
* 4 large eggs
* 3 cups all-purpose flour
* 1 tablespoon baking powder
* ½ teaspoon salt
* 1 cup milk
* 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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#### **Instructions**
1. **Preheat oven**
Set your oven to 170–175°C (340°F). Grease and flour a cake pan.
2. **Cream butter & sugar**
Beat the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy (about 3–5 minutes). This step is key for texture.
3. **Add eggs**
Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
4. **Mix dry ingredients**
In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt.
5. **Combine**
Add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture alternately with milk. Start and end with flour. Mix gently.
6. **Add vanilla**
Stir in the vanilla extract.
7. **Bake**
Pour into the pan and bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
8. **Cool & serve**
Let it cool before slicing. Serve plain or with a light dusting of powdered sugar.
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#### 🍰 Tips
* Don’t overmix after adding flour—this keeps the cake soft.
* Use room-temperature ingredients for better blending.
* You can add a simple glaze or fresh fruit on top if you want a modern twist.
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