Classic Vanilla Butter Cake with Buttermilk Sauce

Here’s a Classic Vanilla Butter Cake with Buttermilk Sauce—moist, rich, and perfect for dessert or tea time 🍰

Classic Vanilla Butter Cake

Ingredients

• 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened

• 1½ cups sugar

• 4 large eggs

• 2½ cups all-purpose flour

• 2½ tsp baking powder

• ½ tsp salt

• 1 cup milk

• 2 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13-inch pan.

2. Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.

3. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.

4. In a separate bowl, mix flour, baking powder, and salt.

5. Alternate adding dry ingredients and milk to the butter mixture, starting and ending with dry. Stir in vanilla.

6. Pour batter into prepared pan and bake 35–40 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool slightly before serving.

Buttermilk Sauce

Ingredients

• 1 cup buttermilk

• ½ cup sugar

• 2 tbsp cornstarch

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• Optional: pinch of salt

Instructions

1. In a small saucepan, combine sugar and cornstarch. Gradually whisk in buttermilk until smooth.

2. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened (about 5–7 minutes).

3. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla (and pinch of salt if using).

4. Pour warm sauce over slices of vanilla butter cake before serving.

Tips

• Extra moist cake: Brush a little of the buttermilk sauce over the warm cake before slicing.

• Flavor twist: Add a hint of lemon zest to the cake or sauce.

• Serving idea: Top with fresh berries or a dollop of whipped cream.