Description
This classic Mediterranean-style butter cake offers a tender, melt-in-your-mouth crumb and a delicate golden crust. Perfect for afternoon tea, it relies on simple, high-quality ingredients to create a timeless dessert that is both elegant and comforting.
Ingredients
- 120g Unsalted Butter, softened
- 170g Chelsea White Sugar
- 2 Fresh Eggs, room temperature
- 240g All-Purpose Flour
- 2 tsp Baking Powder
- ¾ cup Whole Milk, room temperature
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease a round cake tin with butter and a light dusting of flour.
- In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar together until the mixture is pale, airy, and no longer gritty.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated and the batter is glossy before adding the next.
- Sift the flour and baking powder together, then gently fold them into the batter in three additions, alternating with the milk.
- Transfer the batter to the prepared tin and bake for 30 to 35 minutes until the cake is golden and the edges pull away from the sides.
- Cool the cake in the tin for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For the best results, ensure all your dairy and eggs are at room temperature to prevent the batter from curdling and to achieve a superior emulsion. If you prefer a citrus touch, adding fresh lemon zest can provide a bright contrast to the rich butter flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 35 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean