Maggiano's Gigi's Butter Cake Recipe
Want a yummy treat? Try this Maggiano's Gigi's Butter Cake Recipe! If you want a special treat that's super tasty, this buttery cake is perfect.
Ingredients
For the cake:
- 1 cup Unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 1/2 cups Granulated sugar
- 3 Large eggs
- 2 1/4 cups Cake flour
- 1 tablespoon Baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon Salt
- 1 cup Buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
For the glaze:
- 1/2 cup Unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup Granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup Water
- 1 tablespoon Vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C) and grease a 9-inch round pan.
- Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy in a big bowl.
- Add eggs one by one, and mix well after each.
- Sift flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in another bowl.
- Gradually mix dry stuff with buttermilk and vanilla extract.
- Pour batter into pan, and bake for 45-50 mins, toothpick should come clean.
- For the glaze, cook butter, sugar, water, and vanilla until thickened.
- After baking, cool in a pan for 5 mins, then on a rack.
- Pour glaze on the cooled cake, and let it flow.
- Slice and savour your homemade Gigi's Butter Cake. Enjoy!
Notes
- Keep butter and eggs out before mixing.
- Put dry stuff in gently for a soft cake.
- Watch your cake – a golden top is good!
Nutrition
Calories: 540kcal