Del Frisco's Butter Cake Recipe
Do you love warm and sweet cakes? This Del Frisco's Butter Cake Recipe is for you. It tastes just like the famous restaurant version.
Equipment
- Electric Mixer
- Round Cake Pan
- Large Bowl
- Measuring Cups
- Cooling Rack
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1.5 cups granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 4 ounces cream cheese
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.5 cup whole milk
Instructions
Setting Up the Kitchen Area
- Start by cleaning your large counter space. Put your oven rack in the middle spot. Turn the heat to 350 degrees now. Get your nine-inch cake pan ready. Rub some butter on the bottom and sides. Dust it with a little bit of flour. Shake out any extra flour into the sink. This makes sure your cake comes out easily.
Preparing the Creamy Base
- Put your soft butter into a big bowl. Add all of the granulated sugar next. Turn on your electric mixer to medium. Beat them together for a few minutes. The mixture should look very light and pale. This step adds air to your cake batter. Air makes the cake very fluffy and light. Do not rush this part of the recipe.
Incorporating the Eggs and Flavor
- Crack one egg into a small cup first. Pour it into the big mixing bowl. Mix it well until it disappears completely. Do repeat this for the other two eggs. This keeps the batter from splitting apart. Pour in the sweet vanilla extract now. Mix one more time on a low speed. Your base is now ready for dry items.
Working with the Dry Items
- Grab another bowl for your dry flour. Add the baking powder to the flour now. Add a tiny pinch of salt as well. Use a whisk to stir them together. This breaks up any big clumps of flour. It ensures the cake rises very evenly later. Set this bowl aside for a moment. You will need it very soon.
Mixing the Final Cake Batter
- Add half of the flour to the butter. Mix it on a very low speed. Pour in half of the whole milk. Add the rest of the flour next. Finish by adding the rest of the milk. Only mix until you see no more white. Overmixing makes the butter cake very tough. You want a soft and tender cake.
Baking the Cake to Perfection
- Pour the thick batter into the cake pan. Use a spatula to make it flat. Put the pan into your hot oven. Set a timer for forty minutes now. Do not open the oven door early. The cake needs steady heat to rise. Wait until the top is golden brown. A toothpick should come out very clean.
Final Cooling and Service Steps
- Take the pan out of the oven carefully. Let it sit for ten minutes on top. This helps the cake firm up slowly. Run a knife around the cake edges. Flip it onto a wire cooling rack. Let it cool down to room temperature. Slice it into big pieces for your guests. Add some whipped cream on the side.
Notes
➔ Use fresh butter for the best flavor.
➔ Do not open the oven door too early.
➔ Measure your flour with a big spoon.
➔ Make sure your eggs are room temperature.
➔ Cream the butter until it is white.
➔ Use a toothpick to check for doneness.
➔ Let the cake cool before you slice.
➔ Add a pinch of salt to balance sugar.