Description
Discover my Simple Spring Butter Loaf Cake, a tender and buttery treat perfect for cozy afternoons. Light, fluffy, and full of flavor, this cake is easy to bake and perfect for family and friends. Add a touch of citrus zest for a fresh spring twist!
Ingredients
Scale
- 200g unsalted butter, softened
- 200g caster sugar
- 4 large eggs, room temperature
- 200g plain flour, sifted
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 60ml whole milk, room temperature
- Optional: zest of 1 lemon or orange
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 170°C (340°F). Grease and line a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time; add vanilla extract.
- Fold in flour, baking powder, salt, and milk alternately until smooth.
- Add citrus zest if desired.
- Pour batter into the pan and smooth the top.
- Bake 50–60 minutes, until a skewer comes out clean.
- Cool in pan 10 minutes, then transfer to wire rack.
Notes
Use room-temperature ingredients for a smooth batter. Sift flour and baking powder for a light crumb. Can be frozen or made ahead. Optional citrus zest adds freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20
- Sodium: 120
- Fat: 15
- Saturated Fat: 9
- Unsaturated Fat: 6
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 27
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 4
- Cholesterol: 80