Classic Vanilla Butter Cake with Buttermilk Sauce
Background of the Recipe The vanilla butter cake is a cornerstone of classic baking. Long before elaborate frostings and layered desserts became popular, simple butter cakes were baked to celebrate everyday moments. Made with pantry staples—flour, butter, sugar, eggs, and milk—these cakes focused on technique and balance rather than decoration. The addition of buttermilk sauce … Read more