Go Back
Maggiano's Butter Cake Recipe

Maggiano’s Butter Cake Recipe

Welcome to the Maggiano’s Butter Cake Recipe. Maggiano’s Butter Cake is a rich, moist dessert with a buttery and golden crust, melt-in-the-mouth center, inspired by the famous Italian-American restaurant.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 8 Slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 390
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 1/4 cup buttermilk
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Powdered sugar for dusting, optional

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk or electric mixer
  • 9-inch round cake pan
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Rubber spatula
  • Oven

Method
 

Step 1: Preheat and Prepare
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). To keep a 9-inch round cake pan from sticking, grease and flour it.
    Maggiano's Butter Cake Recipe
Step 2: Cream the Butter and Sugar
  1. In a large bowl, cream the butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy. Use a hand mixer or whisk for this.
    Maggiano's Butter Cake Recipe
Step 3: Add Eggs and Vanilla
  1. One by one, add the eggs, thoroughly mixing each time. Stir in vanilla extract.
    Maggiano's Butter Cake Recipe
Step 4: Combine Dry Ingredients
  1. Combine the flour, baking powder, and salt in another basin. Add these dry ingredients to the wet mixture gradually, switching between them and the milk. Mix until smooth.
    Maggiano's Butter Cake Recipe
Step 5: Bake the Cake
  1. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan. A toothpick inserted in the center should come out clean after 35 to 40 minutes of baking.
    Maggiano's Butter Cake Recipe
Step 6: Cool and Serve
  1. After ten minutes of cooling in the pan, move the cake to a wire rack. Dust with powdered sugar and serve warm, accompanied by ice cream or berries, if desired.
    Maggiano's Butter Cake Recipe

Notes

Store any leftover butter cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days. Refrigerate it for up to five days if you choose to keep it longer.