Maggiano's Butter Cake Recipe
There’s something undeniably special about the Maggiano’s Butter Cake Recipe. Rich, dense, and dripping with buttery sweetness, this dessert leaves a lasting impression.
Ingredients
For the Cake Base:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup buttermilk
For the Butter Topping:
- ¼ cup unsalted butter melted
- ⅓ cup sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease ramekins with butter, then dust with sugar.
- Mix flour, salt, and baking powder in a bowl.
- Cream butter and sugar until fluffy and light.
- Add eggs and vanilla; beat until well combined.
- Alternate adding flour mix and buttermilk.
- Mix until batter is smooth and lump-free.
- Fill ramekins ¾ full with prepared cake batter.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes until golden and firm.
- While baking, melt butter with sugar and vanilla.
- Brush hot cakes with the butter topping mix.
- Cool slightly before serving warm with toppings.
Notes
- Use ramekins for the best golden crust.
- Don’t overmix the batter—keep it light.
- Serve warm for the full butter cake experience.
- Add a scoop of ice cream for contrast.
- Brush topping immediately after baking.