Maggiano’s Butter Cake Recipe
This Maggiano’s Butter Cake Recipe tastes warm and rich. It melts softly, offering a perfect sweet bite each time.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter room temperature
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs room temperature
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup buttermilk room temperature
- Powdered sugar for dusting
- Caramel sauce optional for serving
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F.
- Line pan with parchment paper.
- Cream butter and sugar until light.
- Add eggs one at a time.
- Mix in vanilla extract gently.
- Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Add dry mix to wet mix slowly.
- Pour in buttermilk, mix until combined.
- Pour batter into prepared cake pan.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes until golden.
- Check with a toothpick for doneness.
- Cool on rack for 15 minutes.
- Remove from pan and cool fully.
- Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
- Drizzle caramel sauce if desired.
Notes
- Use room-temperature ingredients for best texture.
- Do not overmix the batter to keep it soft.
- Use parchment to avoid sticking.
- Let the cake cool before cutting.
- Serve warm with ice cream for best taste.