Description
Classic Butter Cake Squares are a delightful treat that captures the essence of home baking. With their golden crust and melt-in-your-mouth texture, these squares evoke nostalgia with every bite. Perfect for any occasion, from casual Tuesdays to festive gatherings, they are sure to impress and leave everyone wanting more!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup whole milk
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a square baking pan.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy (about 3-5 minutes).
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, followed by the vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add to the wet ingredients, alternating with milk, beginning and ending with flour.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Allow cooling in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square (approx. 70g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 90mg