Sri Lankan Butter Cake Recipe
The Sri Lankan Butter Cake Recipe is a rich, moist, and buttery dessert made with simple ingredients: butter, sugar, eggs, flour, and vanilla. It's known for its soft crumb and golden crust. Often enjoyed with tea, this classic cake is a staple in Sri Lankan homes, perfect for celebrations or everyday indulgence. Light, fluffy, and flavorful!
Equipment
- Mixing bowls
- Electric mixer or hand whisk
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Sifter
- Spatula
- 8-inch round cake tin
- Cooling rack
Ingredients
- 250 g unsalted butter softened to room temperature
- 250 g white sugar caster sugar preferred
- 4 large eggs at room temperature
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 250 g all-purpose flour sifted
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ⅓ cup 79 mL milk, at room temperature
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
Instructions
- Set your oven to 160°C (320°F) to preheat. Prepare your cake tin by greasing it and dusting with flour, or by lining it with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, beat the butter and sugar together using an electric mixer or whisk until the mixture becomes pale, light, and fluffy this usually takes around 5 minutes.
- Add the eggs one by one, mixing well after each addition to fully incorporate them. Then stir in the vanilla extract.
- Sift the flour, baking powder, and sea salt together. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the butter mixture, alternating with the milk. Begin and finish with the flour mixture. Mix gently just until everything is combined be careful not to overmix to keep the cake soft.
- Pour the batter into the prepared tin and smooth the surface with a spatula. Tap the tin lightly on the counter to release any trapped air bubbles.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 50 minutes, or until a skewer inserted in the center comes out clean. Let the cake cool in the tin for 10 minutes before turning it out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Nutrition Facts Of Sri Lankan Butter Cake Recipe
| Nutrition | Amounts |
|---|---|
| Calories | 320 kcal |
| Fat | 18 g |
| Saturated Fat | 11 g |
| Carbohydrates | 35 g |
| Sugar | 22 g |
| Protein | 4 g |
| Fiber | 0.5 g |