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All-Purpose Easy Butter Cake

A versatile, vegetarian butter cake recipe perfect for cupcakes or birthday cakes, using a simple melt-and-mix method.

BakingEasyVegetarianDessertCake

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 356.5 kcals 4278.4 kcals
Carbohydrates 42.8 grams 513.3 grams
Fat 18.4 grams 221.2 grams
Protein 4.9 grams 58.6 grams
Cook Time
50 mins
Produces
12 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
250
g
Caster Sugar
Brown sugar can also be used
25
g
Arrowroot
Cornflour or cocoa can be used instead
2
tsp
Vanilla Extract
3
tsp
Baking Powder
Dairy
100
g
Unsalted Butter
4
piece
Eggs
Medium, free-range
80
ml
Milk
100
ml
Double Cream
GrainsCereals
300
g
Plain Flour
OilsFats
50
ml
Sunflower Oil

Steps

  • Line a 20cm square cake tin with paper and preheat the oven to 180°C.
  • Melt the butter in a pan over low heat.
  • Mix melted butter with sugar, oil, starch, and vanilla until smooth.
  • Whisk in the eggs, milk, and double cream.
  • Sift and beat in the flour and baking powder in batches until smooth.
  • Spoon the batter into the tin and bake for 50-60 minutes.