Classic Vanilla Butter Cake with Buttermilk Sauce

Classic Vanilla Butter Cake with Buttermilk Sauce

Description:
Classic vanilla butter cake with buttermilk sauce is a rich, tender cake made with real butter and vanilla, then finished with a warm, silky buttermilk sauce that soaks into the crumb. Old-fashioned and comforting, this dessert is simple, elegant, and perfect for family gatherings or holidays.

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Ingredients

Vanilla Butter Cake

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened

• 2 cups granulated sugar

• 3 large eggs

• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract

• 2½ cups all-purpose flour

• 1 teaspoon baking powder

• ½ teaspoon salt

• 1 cup milk

Buttermilk Sauce

• ½ cup unsalted butter

• 1 cup granulated sugar

• ½ cup buttermilk

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

• ½ teaspoon baking soda

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Instructions

Cake

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13-inch baking dish or Bundt pan.

2. Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.

3. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each. Stir in vanilla.

4. In a bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt.

5. Add dry ingredients to the batter alternately with milk, beginning and ending with flour.

6. Pour batter into prepared pan.

7. Bake 40–45 minutes (9×13) or 55–65 minutes (Bundt), until a toothpick comes out clean.

Buttermilk Sauce

1. In a saucepan over medium heat, combine butter, sugar, and buttermilk.

2. Bring to a gentle boil, stirring constantly.

3. Stir in vanilla and baking soda. Sauce will foam slightly.

4. Remove from heat.

Finish

1. While cake is still warm, poke holes all over with a skewer or fork.

2. Slowly pour warm buttermilk sauce over the cake, allowing it to soak in.

3. Let cake cool before slicing.

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Tips and Variations

• Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.

• Add a splash of almond extract for extra depth.

• This cake gets even better the next day as the sauce fully absorbs.