PERFECT BUTTERMILK CAKE

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Buttermilk cake is tender and moist, with a crackly exterior from a coating of granulated sugar. Enjoy a slice with or without a simple glaze!

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature (plus more for greasing the pan)
2 1/2 cups granulated sugar, plus 3 tablespoons for the pan
5 large eggs, room temperature
1 teaspoon almond extract
1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1 1/2 cups buttermilk

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 325°F. Grease a 9 or 10 inch bundt pan. Butter the inside of the bundt pan and then sprinkle granulated sugar around the pan. Be sure to grease the crevices well.
  • In the bowl of a stand mixer combine the butter and sugar. Beat on medium for 7-8 minutes until light and fluffy. Add the eggs and extracts. Beat until combined.
  • Mix together the flour, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl. Set aside.
  • Add half of the flour and mix until just combined (you can no longer see the flour). Then add 1/2 of the buttermilk. Repeat.
  • Scoop or pour the cake batter into your prepared bundt pan.
  • Bake the cake in your preheated oven until the cake starts to pull away from the side of the pan, 60-70 minutes. Be sure not to open the door until the cake is done.
  • Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then flip it onto a cooling rack and allow it to cool completely.
  • Store in an airtight container on the countertop for 4-5 days.
  • Cake is a dense, moist pound cake consistency. The granulated sugar in the batter and coating the pan crystallizes into the most delicious, almost crackly exterior on the soft cake.
  • Beating the butter and sugar for an extended period of time really allows them to cream together and gives that amazing texture to the cake.
  • Can use a powdered sugar glaze on top: one cup powdered confectioner's sugar, with enough fresh lemon juice to be as thick as corn syrup.
  • Top with powdered sugar and fruit.
  • Can top with whipped cream and sliced fruit.
  • Can also bake in 2 (9x5) pans, watch cook time.

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