BUTTERY & SWEET | EASY DESSERT
Sri Lankan butter cake is the ultimate comfort treat—like a cozy hug in cake form. Picture this: a golden, fluffy, melt-in-your-mouth cake with just the right touch of buttery goodness. It’s simple yet totally indulgent, with a tender crumb that’s perfect for any occasion—whether it’s tea time, a birthday bash, or just satisfying a sweet craving. Traditionally baked in a square or round tin, this cake is often enjoyed plain or with a light dusting of powdered sugar.
But honestly, I skip the powdered sugar because this cake is already perfectly sweet. It’s just sweet enough to pass as an afternoon snack or even a crowd-pleasing appetizer at your next get-together. Pair it with a hot cup of tea or coffee, and you’ve got yourself a slice of pure happiness.
Butter Cake
Ingredients
- 250 g room temperature unsalted Butter
- 250 g Sugar
- ½ tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Vanilla extract
- 250 g Flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 4 eggs
- ¾ cup of milk
Directions
- Combine softened butter, sugar, and salt in a bowl.
- Beat until smooth and well combined. Add in the vanilla extract, baking soda, and eggs, mixing until incorporated.
- Gradually alternate between adding the sifted flour and milk, mixing until you have a thick, smooth batter.
- Pour the batter into two 8’’ baking pans and bake at 325°F for 25 minutes. Or until tooth pick comes out clean when inserted in the middle.
- Let the cake cool, then enjoy with a cup of tea or at your next get-together.
