Homemade butter cake

HOW TO MAKE HOMEMADE BUTTER CAKE

Step 1: Preheat the oven to 180ºC (350ºF). Grease a bundt cake pan with margarine and dust with flour.

Step 2: Beat the sugar, softened butter and the lemon zest. Add the eggs, vanilla extract and beat until obtain a creamy mixture. Add the flour and the baking powder and beat until a creamy and homogeneous mixture.

Step 3: Pour the dough into the prepared pan and bake for 25 to 30 minutes.

Step 4: Turn off the oven and unmold the cake onto a plate. Let cool to room temperature and serve.

RECIPE TIPS

1. Do not open the oven door all the way, leave the door slightly open and wait 5 to 10 minutes so that the heat enters the kitchen and there is no temperature shock that causes the cake to collapse (the time depends on the season of the year, if it is summer leave it for about 5 minutes, if it is winter 10 minutes).
2. Place the oven rack in the middle. This allows the hot air to circulate evenly around the batter, resulting in even cooking.

Some of our techniques to make the cake moist:
1. Add milk or yogurt to the batter, this two ingredientes add moisture to the cake.
2. Add oil instead of butter. Oil keeps cakes moist for longer periods.
3. Don't overmix the batter. Mix until just combined.
4. Don't overbake the cake. Overbaking dries out the cake.
5. Use a toothpick to check the interior of the cake, it should come out with a few moist crumbs, not completely clean.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Where to store this cake?
Allow the cake to cool completely before storing. Wrap the cake tightly in plastic wrap or aluminum foil to prevent it from drying out. Place the wrapped cake in a container or in a plastic bag (You can also cut the cake into slices and store individually).

Never store the cake at room temperature for more than 2 days.

Homemade butter cake

Do you want to prepare a simple cake but at the same time quite tasty and with excellent presentation? This homemade butter cake is perfect for you! It’s ideal to serve at a party or snack among friends!! Bon appetit!!!

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Category:Breakfast, Cakes, Desserts, Recipes, Videos
Cuisine: Portuguese
Difficulty: Easy
Servings: 12 slices
Prep Time:20 m
Cook Time:30 m
Total Time:50 m
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Ingredients
• 4 medium eggs
• 200 grams ( about 1 cup) softened unsalted butter
• Zest of one lemon
• 150 grams (2/3 cup) granulated sugar
• 150 grams (1 cup) all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
Directions
1. Preheat the oven to 180ºC (350ºF). Grease a bundt cake pan (24 x 8 centimeters (9 1/2-inch diameter with 3 1/4-inch-high sides)) with margarine and dust with flour.
2. In an electric mixer, beat on medium speed the sugar, softened butter and the lemon zest. Add the eggs, vanilla extract and beat until obtain a creamy mixture. Add the flour and the baking powder and beat until a creamy and homogeneous mixture.
3. Pour the dough into the prepared pan and bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 25 to 30 minutes (the time depends on the oven).
4. Turn off the oven and unmold the cake onto a plate. Let cool to room temperature and serve.
Homemade butter cake
Nutrition facts
Serves 12 slices
Per Serving:
% DAILY VALUE
Calories 234
Total Fat 15 g(19%)
Saturated Fat 9 g(45%)
Cholesterol 90 mg(30%)
Sodium 117 mg(5%)
Total Carbohydrate 22.5 g(8%)
Protein 3.5 g