butter cake** recipe

 Here’s a **simple homemade butter cake** recipe using basic ingredients! ### **Rich & Buttery Cake** #### **Ingredients:** - **1 ½ cups (190g) all-purpose flour** - **½ cup (100g) sugar** - **1 tsp baking powder** - **¼ tsp salt** - **½ cup (120g) unsalted butter (softened)** - **½ cup (120ml) milk** - **2 eggs** (or **¼ cup yogurt for eggless**) - **1 tsp vanilla extract** #### **Instructions:** 1. **Preheat & Prepare:** - Preheat oven to **350°F (175°C)**. - Grease a **7- or 8-inch round cake pan** with butter or oil. 2. **Cream Butter & Sugar:** - In a bowl, beat **butter and sugar** until light and fluffy. 3. **Add Wet Ingredients:** - Mix in **eggs (or yogurt), milk, and vanilla extract**. 4. **Add Dry Ingredients:** - Gradually fold in **flour, baking powder, and salt**. - Mix until smooth (avoid over mixing). 5. **Bake:** - Pour batter into the prepared pan. - Bake for **25-30 minutes**, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. 6. **Cool & Serve:** - Let the cake cool for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. - Serve plain or dusted with powdered sugar! ### **Optional Variations:** - Add **½ tsp cinnamon or nutmeg** for extra warmth. - Mix in **chocolate chips or nuts** for a twist. - Top with a **simple butter glaze or whipped cream**. 

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