Buttermilk cake is a sweet and tangy treat that proves buttermilk is a Southerner’s best kept baking secret.
Just be prepared to share the recipeno doubt your guests will be asking for it.
To make this cake, you’ll need:
What Is A Buttermilk Cake?
Credit:Morgan Hunt Glaze; Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling; Prop Stylist: Julia Bayless
Buttermilk cake is a moist and tender yellow cake that lets the natural tang ofbuttermilkshine.
This cake freezes well.
Let it thaw at room temperature for about one hour and ice before serving.
Credit:Morgan Hunt Glaze; Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling; Prop Stylist: Julia Bayless
Ingredients
Cooking spray
3 1/3cups(about 14 1/4-oz.
)all-purpose flour
3/4tsp.kosher salt
3/4tsp.baking soda
1 1/4cupsgranulated sugar
1 1/4cups(10 oz.
)powdered sugar
Directions
Prepare oven and baking pan:
Preheat oven to 350F.
Credit:Morgan Hunt Glaze; Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling; Prop Stylist: Julia Bayless
Spray a 13- x 9-inch baking pan with cooking spray.
Line bottom and 2 long sides of baking pan using parchment paper.
Beat in eggs, 1 at a time, until just blended after each addition.
Credit:Morgan Hunt Glaze; Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling; Prop Stylist: Julia Bayless
Pour batter into prepared baking pan, and spread into an even layer.
Let cool slightly in baking pan on a wire rack while preparing glaze, about 10 minutes.
Make glaze:
Melt remaining 1/2 cup butter in a medium saucepan over medium.
Credit:Morgan Hunt Glaze; Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling; Prop Stylist: Julia Bayless
Let cool for 30 minutes in baking pan, swirling pan occasionally to evenly distribute glaze as it thickens.
Frequently Asked Questions
Buttermilk adds a slightly tangy flavor that helps balance out sweetness.
It also naturally tenderizes and moistens the cake.
Credit:Morgan Hunt Glaze; Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling; Prop Stylist: Julia Bayless
Credit:Morgan Hunt Glaze; Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling; Prop Stylist: Julia Bayless
Credit:Morgan Hunt Glaze; Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling; Prop Stylist: Julia Bayless
Credit:Morgan Hunt Glaze; Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling; Prop Stylist: Julia Bayless
Credit:Morgan Hunt Glaze; Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling; Prop Stylist: Julia Bayless
