Mmm It’s Good!

Bonnie Butter Cake

December 7th, 2008

This is my mom’s signature birthday cake - a much-requested family favorite!

Ingredients:

1 1/2 sticks butter, softened
1 3/4 cups sugar
2 eggs
1 1/2 tsp vanilla
2 3/4 cups flour
2 1/2 tsp baking poweder
1 tsp salt
1 1/4 cups milk
frosting

Directions:

• Heat oven to 350°
• Grease and flour baking 9×13 pan, or 2 round layer pans
• In large mixer bowl, mix butter, sugar, eggs and vanilla until fluffy
• Beat 5 minutes on high speed, scraping bowl occasionally
• On low speed, mix in flour, baking powder and salt alternately with milk; pour batter into pan(s)
• Bake 9×13 45 to 50 minutes; layers 30 to 35 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean
• Cool cake before applying frosting

For a truly sensational cake, top with homemade French Silk Frosting.

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