Description
This golden, buttery loaf cake features a tender crumb and classic flavors, crafted from simple ingredients like butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla. Moistened with sour cream, this cake is perfect for a delightful teatime treat or dessert.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour (180g)
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp baking powder
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature (226g)
- 1 cup sugar (200g)
- 4 eggs, room temperature
- ½ cup sour cream (120mL)
- 2 tbsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the Oven and Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line a baking tin to prevent the cake from sticking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, salt, and baking powder. Set this mixture aside for later.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: Using a mixer, cream the unsalted butter until smooth. Gradually beat in the sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, which usually takes about 3-5 minutes.
- Add Eggs: Incorporate the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Scrape the bowl between each egg to ensure thorough mixing and even texture.
- Add Sour Cream and Vanilla: Beat in the sour cream and vanilla extract until fully combined, contributing to a moist and flavorful batter.
- Combine Dry and Wet Ingredients: Gently add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring just until combined. Use a spatula to fold in any remaining flour without over mixing, to keep the cake tender.
- Pour and Smooth Batter: Pour the prepared batter into your greased or lined baking tin, smoothing the surface for even baking.
- Bake: Place the tin in the preheated oven and bake for about 40 minutes. Check doneness by inserting a toothpick in the center; it should come out clean when the loaf is fully baked.
- Cool: Allow the cake to cool in the tin for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Ensure butter and eggs are at room temperature for better creaming and a smoother batter.
- Do not over mix once the flour is added to avoid a dense loaf.
- Use a toothpick or cake tester to check doneness to prevent overbaking.
- For added texture, consider folding in nuts or chocolate chips before baking.
