Southern Vanilla Butter Cake
A rich, tender Southern-style butter cake with a soft vanilla crumb and buttery sweetness. This classic dessert is simple, comforting, and perfect for birthdays, Sunday dinners, holidays, or potluck gatherings.
INGREDIENTS:
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups granulated sugar
1 cup butter softened
1 cup whole milk
4 large eggs
1 tbsp vanilla extract
2 1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
DIRECTIONS:
Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease and flour a 9×13-inch baking pan.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
Mix in the vanilla extract.
Add the flour mixture alternately with the milk, mixing just until combined.
Spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking pan.
Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Let the cake cool before slicing and serving.