RICH BUTTER CAKE

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Everyone has their favorite butter cake recipe. This one is mine. Found it in old recipe file that belonged to my mother-in-law.

Provided by Vseward Chef-V

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h10m

Yield 15 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups sugar
1 cup butter, softened
4 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla
1 cup milk
1/2 cup butter, softened
3 (1 ounce) unsweetened chocolate squares, melted, cooled
4 cups powdered sugar
1/4 cup milk
2 teaspoons vanilla

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F Combine flour, baking powder and salt in medium bowl. Set aside.
  • Beat sugar and 1 cup butter in large bowl at medium speed, scraping bowl occasionally, until creamy. Add eggs, two at a time, beating well after each addition. Add 2 teaspoons vanilla. Reduce speed to low; add flour mixture alternately with 1 cup milk, beating well after each addition.
  • Pour batter into greased 13x9-inch baking pan. Bake for 45 to 55 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely.
  • Meanwhile, beat 1/2 cup butter and cooled chocolate in large bowl at medium speed until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, alternately with 1/4 cup milk and 2 teaspoons vanilla and scraping bowl occasionally, until well mixed. Frost cooled cake. Sprinkle with decorator sprinkles, if desired.
  • TIP: Add 1 to 2 tablespoons additional milk to frosting for desired spreading consistency.
  • TIP: This cake is very versatile. Frost the cake or, leave unfrosted and top each serving with sliced strawberries and whipped cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 546, Fat 23.7, SaturatedFat 14.4, Cholesterol 108, Sodium 287.6, Carbohydrate 80.7, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 58.4, Protein 5.8

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