Old Southern Cake
A rich and buttery cake that captures the warmth and joy of family gatherings, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Cake Ingredients
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 1.5 cups Granulated sugar
- 1 cup Unsalted butter, softened
- 4 large Eggs
- 1 cup Buttermilk
- 2 teaspoons Baking powder
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract Fresh vanilla extract is recommended.
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together until the mixture turns light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Mix in the vanilla extract until combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the butter-sugar mixture, alternating with the buttermilk, starting and ending with the dry ingredients.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.
Baking
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 25-30 minutes.
- Check for doneness with a toothpick; it should come out clean.
Cooling
- Let the cakes cool in the pans for about 10 minutes.
- Transfer the cakes to wire racks to cool completely.
Serving
- Slice and serve the Old Southern Cake as is or frosted with your favorite icing.
- Pair it with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a delightful treat.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for a couple of days. You can freeze slices wrapped in plastic wrap for up to three months. Customize with flavors like lemon zest or chocolate chips.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 47gProtein: 4gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25g
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!