Ingredients and Weight:
- 2 sticks unsalted butter (1 cup), softened
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup chopped pecans (optional)
Glaze:
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup evaporated milk
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Preparation Time:
20 minutes
Cooking Time:
35-40 minutes
Difficulty Level:
2 (Easy)
Preparation Method Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.
- Beat butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and baking soda. Gradually add to wet ingredients, alternating with buttermilk and beginning and ending with dry ingredients. Stir in pecans if desired.
- Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- While the cake is baking, make the glaze. Combine sugar, evaporated milk, and butter in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring constantly. Reduce heat and simmer for 1 minute. Stir in vanilla.
- Immediately pour hot glaze over hot cake. Let cool completely before cutting into squares.
Nutritional Information:
Per serving:
- Calories: 510
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated fat: 16g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
- Carbohydrates: 62g
- Sugar: 36g
- Protein: 6g
Dish Characteristics:
- Moist and fluffy white cake
- Sweet and creamy glaze
- Topped with chopped pecans (optional)
- Perfect for any occasion
- Easily customizable with different toppings or flavors
User Comments:
- "This cake is so moist and the glaze is to die for!"
- "I made this for my family and they loved it. It's a new favorite!"
- "I've tried many white cake recipes, but this one is by far the best."
- "It's the perfect balance of sweetness and moistness."
- "I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- Do not overmix the batter, as this can make the cake tough.
- Let the cake cool completely before pouring on the glaze, otherwise the glaze will soak into the cake.
- If you don't have evaporated milk, you can substitute regular milk or cream.
- For a chocolate version, add 1/2 cup of cocoa powder to the batter.
- For a fun twist, top the cake with sprinkles, chopped nuts, or fresh fruit.
