The Ultimate Melt-in-Your-Mouth Cake
A cozy and heartwarming cake that is soft, buttery, and melts in your mouth. Perfect for any occasion, this cake is simple to make and delivers delightful flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup sour cream
- 3 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease and flour a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add this mixture to the wet ingredients, followed by the sour cream.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and smooth the top.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
Notes
Serve plain, dusted with powdered sugar, or with vanilla ice cream, fresh berries, or chocolate ganache for a delightful experience.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 27g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: cake, dessert, melt-in-your-mouth, easy cake, family-friendly