Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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5
servings
1 cup

Butter

softened

1 cup

Sugar

1 cup

Brown Sugar

firmly packed dark

3 unit

Eggs

large

1 cup

Buttermilk

0.5 tsp

Baking Soda

3 cup

All-Purpose Flour

0.13 tsp

Salt

2 tsp

Vanilla Extract

1 unit

Nonstick Cooking Spray

Step 1
~5 min

Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C).

Step 2
~5 min

In a bowl, cream softened butter with an electric mixer until light and fluffy.

Step 3
~5 min

Gradually add sugar and brown sugar, beating until well combined and fluffy.

Step 4
~5 min

Add eggs one at a time, mixing on low speed until just blended after each addition.

Key Technique: Mixing
Step 5
~5 min

In a separate bowl, stir together buttermilk and baking soda.

Key Technique: Baking
Step 6
~5 min

In another bowl, combine flour and salt.

Step 7
~5 min

Alternately add the flour mixture and buttermilk mixture to the butter mixture, beginning and ending with the flour mixture, mixing on low speed until just combined after each addition.

Key Technique: Mixing
Step 8
~5 min

Stir in vanilla extract.

Step 9
~5 min

Spray five 5 3/4 x 3 1/4 inch disposable foil loaf pans with cooking spray.

Step 10
~5 min

Pour batter evenly into the prepared pans (about 1 cup batter per pan).

Step 11
~5 min

Bake in the preheated oven for 50-55 minutes, or until a pick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Step 12
~5 min

Cool cakes in pans on wire racks for 10 minutes.

Step 13
~5 min

Remove cakes from pans and cool completely on wire racks.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Use room temperature ingredients for best results.

Don't overmix the batter.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be made 1-2 days ahead.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Low
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with fresh berries and whipped cream.

Enjoy with a cup of coffee or tea.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Fresh Berries
Whipped Cream

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Southern United States

Cultural Significance

A staple dessert in Southern cuisine.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Holidays
Birthdays
Potlucks

Occasion Tags

Holiday baking
Party dessert
Family gathering

Popularity Score

75/100