Description
A timeless classic! This Old Fashioned Butter Cake is a simple, flavorful treat with a soft, buttery crumb. Topped with rich and creamy homemade chocolate frosting, this cake is sure to become a family favorite. Perfect for birthdays, special occasions, or anytime you want a slice of nostalgia.
Ingredients
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For the Cake:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour, sifted
- 1 1/4 cups sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 eggs
For the Chocolate Frosting:
- 1 stick (1/2 cup) butter or margarine
- 2/3 cup Hershey’s cocoa
- 3 cups powdered sugar (confectioners’ sugar)
- 1/3 cup milk (plus additional drops as needed for consistency)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 8-inch x 2-inch baking pans and set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Add the butter, milk, and vanilla. With a hand mixer, beat for 2 minutes, occasionally scraping down the sides of the bowl.
- Add eggs and beat for 2 more minutes.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pans, dividing equally. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool the cakes in the pans for 10 minutes, then turn them out onto a cooling rack to cool completely.
- Frost with your favorite frosting (see below for the suggested chocolate frosting).
Notes
- For best results, use room temperature butter and eggs.
- You can use margarine instead of butter for the frosting, but butter provides a richer flavor.
- The cake can be frozen for up to 3 months. To freeze, wrap it tightly in plastic wrap and foil, then place it in a freezer bag.
- The frosting recipe makes enough to generously frost the cake; you can also use it for cupcakes or brownies.
- This cake can be served at room temperature or chilled for a denser texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approx. 1/12 of cake)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 50mg