Best Copycat CPK Butter Cake Recipe
CPKbutter cake recipe a must-try, famed for warmth and rich flavor. Recreate athome for a rewarding dessert experience.
Equipment
- 2medium mixing bowls
- 1 small bowl for scrambling anddividing the egg for the topping
- Hand mixer
- 9x13 Inch baking pan
- Measuring spoons and cups
- Whisk
- Spatula
Ingredients
- Cake Batter:
- 2 to 2 ½ sticks of softened unsalted butter
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour or gluten-free flour
- 3 eggs or 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract or 1 teaspoon almond extract + 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¾ cup buttermilk or regular milk
- ¼ cup condensed milk optional
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- Cream Cheese Layer Optional Topping:
- 4 ounces cream cheese
- 1 egg
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preparing for Baking:
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (200°C).
- Butter the bottom of the cake pan(s) and coat with sugar for a caramelized layer.
- Place a sheet of parchment paper at the bottom of the pan.
- Making the Butter Cake Batter:
- In a large bowl, cream together softened butter, sugar, and flour until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time and mix well after each addition.
- Stir in vanilla extract (and almond extract if using).
- Mix in buttermilk and condensed milk (if using).
- Gently fold in baking powder.
- Baking the Butter Cake:
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan(s), filling no more than 3/4 full.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean and the cake is golden brown.
- Allow the cake to cool on a wire rack for 6 minutes.
- Making the Cream Cheese Layer (Optional):
- In a small bowl, whip together cream cheese, sugar, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Adding the Cream Cheese Layer:
- Pour the cream cheese mixture over the partially cooled butter cake batter, spreading it evenly.
- Continue baking for an additional 10-20 minutes until the toothpick comes out clean and the top is golden brown.
- Serving Suggestions:
- Serve the butter cake warm, optionally with:
- Vanilla ice cream
- Whipped cream
- Berry compote or peaches
- Guava marmalade
- Caramelized sugar with a kitchen torch (if using the cheesecake-like topping)
Notes
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