Butter Cake Guaranteed Recipe

This classic Butter Cake is rich, moist, soft, and perfectly balanced in sweetness. Made with simple halal-friendly ingredients, it’s ideal for tea time, family gatherings, or as a base cake for frosting and decoration.

🕒 Time & Yield

Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Baking Time: 40–50 minutes
Total Time: About 1 hour
Yield: 1 round cake (8–10 slices)

🛒 Ingredients (Halal)

200 g unsalted halal butter, softened at room temperature
120 g sugar
3 large eggs, room temperature
200 g plain flour (all-purpose flour)
2 tablespoons powdered milk, halal-certified
1 teaspoon baking powder
80 ml milk, halal
1 teaspoon vanilla extract, alcohol-free

👩‍🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions

1️⃣ Preheat the Oven

Preheat your oven to 170°C (340°F).
Grease a round cake pan (20–22 cm) with butter and line the bottom with parchment paper to prevent sticking.

2️⃣ Cream the Butter & Sugar

In a large mixing bowl, add the softened butter and sugar.
Using a hand mixer or stand mixer, beat on medium speed for 3–5 minutes until the mixture becomes:

Pale in color
Light and fluffy
Smooth and creamy

⚠️ This step is very important for a soft cake texture.

3️⃣ Add the Eggs

Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition to fully incorporate.
Add the vanilla extract and mix briefly.

✔ The batter should look smooth and slightly thick.

4️⃣ Prepare the Dry Ingredients

In a separate bowl, whisk together:

Plain flour
Powdered milk
Baking powder

This ensures even distribution and a uniform rise.

5️⃣ Combine Wet & Dry Ingredients

Add half of the dry mixture to the butter batter and mix gently on low speed.
Pour in the milk and mix until combined.
Add the remaining dry ingredients and mix gently until just combined.

⚠️ Do not overmix — overmixing will make the cake dense.