Mastro’s Butter Cake Recipe
Mastro's Butter Cake Recipes Indulgent dessert featuring a rich, moist cake topped with a buttery crust, served warm and paired with vanilla ice cream. Ingredients include flour, sugar, butter, eggs, and vanilla extract. Baked to perfection, it's a heavenly treat sure to satisfy any sweet tooth craving.
Equipment
- Mixing bowls (2)
- Electric mixer (handheld or stand)
- 9×13 inch baking pan
- Whisk
- Spatula
- Saucepan
Ingredients
For the cake:
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup milk
For the topping:
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup packed light brown sugar
- ½ cup chopped pecans optional
Instructions
Preheat and Prep
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease your 9×13 inch baking pan. This will ensure your cake slides out easily after baking.
Dry Ingredients
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set this aside for later.
Creaming Magic
- In a large bowl, using your electric mixer, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. This will take a few minutes, so be patient! It’s what creates that airy texture in the cake.
Egg-cellent Additions
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Then, stir in the vanilla extract.
Alternate and Combine
- Here comes the fun part! In alternating batches, add the dry ingredients and milk to the wet ingredients. Start and end with the dry ingredients, mixing just until combined after each addition. Don’t overmix!
Topping Time
- In a small saucepan, melt the butter for the topping. Then, stir in the brown sugar until a smooth sauce forms. Pour this mixture evenly over the batter in the prepared pan. Sprinkle with chopped pecans if you’re using them.
Baking Beauty
- Bake the cake for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. The edges will be golden brown, and the center will be slightly gooey – that’s the magic of this cake!