Ingredients
– 1 ½ cups (3 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
– 3 cups granulated sugar
– 6 large eggs
– 3 cups all-purpose flour
– 1 cup buttermilk
– 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
– ½ teaspoon baking powder
– ½ teaspoon salt
Equipment Needed
– Mixing bowl
– Electric mixer or whisk
– Measuring cups and spoons
– Rubber spatula
– 9×5 inch loaf pan
– Cooling rack
– Small saucepan for glaze
Step-by-Step Instructions
To start, I preheat my oven to 325°F (163°C) and grease my loaf pan generously with butter to ensure easy removal later. In my mixing bowl, I cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, which takes about 4-5 minutes. This step is crucial because it helps to incorporate air into the batter, giving the cake that lovely rise and fluffy texture. The moment the electric mixer whirs through the mixture, I can’t help but breathe in the sweet butter aroma. (See the next page below to continue steps…)