Maggianos Gigi Butter Cake Recipe
The Maggianos Gigi Butter Cake Recipe brings restaurant-quality dessert to your home kitchen. This rich, buttery cake melts in your mouth with every bite.
Equipment
- 9-inch round cake pan
- Electric mixer
- Large mixing bowl
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Wire cooling rack
- Rubber spatula
- Oven thermometer
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup whole milk
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease cake pan with butter thoroughly.
- Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, beating well.
- Mix in vanilla extract completely.
- Combine flour, baking powder, and salt separately.
- Alternate adding dry ingredients and milk.
- Pour batter into prepared pan evenly.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool in pan for 10 minutes.
- Turn out onto wire rack completely.
- Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
- Room temperature ingredients blend more easily and create better texture in your Maggianos Gigi Butter Cake Recipe.
- Don't overmix the batter to avoid tough, dense cake results.
- Test doneness with a toothpick inserted in the center - it should come out clean.
- Serve warm for the most authentic Maggianos restaurant experience.
- Store covered at room temperature for up to three days maximum.