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Grandma’s Butter Cake

Grandma’s Butter Cake: A Sweet Slice of Southern Comfort

Experience Grandma’s Butter Cake, a delightful Southern dessert echoing warmth and nostalgia with its moist texture and rich flavor.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter softened to room temperature
  • 2 cups Granulated Sugar blend well with butter
  • 4 large Eggs added one at a time
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract enhances flavor
  • 2 cups Mashed Sweet Potatoes either roasted or steamed
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour sift with leaveners
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon Nutmeg
  • 1 cup Milk or Buttermilk alternate with dry ingredients
For the Butter Glaze
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter melted
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar cooked until dissolved
  • 1/4 cup Water for glaze texture

Equipment

  • Bundt pan
  • Mixing bowl
  • Electric mixer
  • Saucepan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a Bundt pan or 9x13 baking dish.
  2. Cream softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each, then stir in vanilla extract.
  4. Fold in the mashed sweet potatoes until well combined.
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  6. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, alternating with milk or buttermilk.
  7. Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for about 55 minutes.
  8. Prepare the butter glaze by combining butter, sugar, and water in a saucepan until smooth.
  9. Evenly pour butter glaze over warm cake and let it soak in before cooling.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 3gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 1200IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, use room temperature butter and roast sweet potatoes for enhanced flavor.

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