Gold Butter Cake

Prep: 15 min Cook: 25 min Cuisine: American

A moist, buttery cake with a tender crumb, perfect for celebrations or everyday treats, featuring rich vanilla flavor and a classic texture that appeals to all ages.

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups sugar
  • 1 cup lard or butter
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 cup milk
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla
  • 3 cups flour
  • 3 teaspoons baking powder

Instructions

  1. Cream sugar and butter until light and fluffy.
  2. Add eggs one at a time, then stir in milk and vanilla.
  3. Beat well until mixture is smooth.
  4. Gradually add flour and baking powder, mixing until just combined.
  5. Pour batter into prepared sheet pan or cake pans.
  6. Bake at 375°F until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

631 kcal 32% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 6.5g 13% DV
Total Fat 29.7g 38% DV
Carbs 73.8g 27% DV
Fiber 1.9g 7% DV
Sugar 14.7g 29% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 2805mg 100% DV
Potassium 329mg 7% DV
Cholesterol 89.8mg 30% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 62.8mcg 7% DV
Vitamin C 13mg 14% DV
Vitamin D 1.1mcg 5% DV
Calcium 1641mg 100% DV
Iron 6.1mg 34% DV
Contains Milk Egg Wheat/Gluten

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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