Maggiano’s Butter Cake Recipe Home Kitchen Version
Maggiano's Butter Cake Recipe is a warm, restaurant-style dessert made with butter, sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, flour, milk, and baking powder. This easy home-baked cake has a soft center, lightly set edges, and a rich butter flavor inspired by Maggiano’s Gigi Butter Cake. Served warm with whipped cream, strawberries, and a dusting of powdered sugar, it works well for parties, holidays, or a simple after-dinner treat.
- Prep time
- 15 min
- Cook time
- 40 min
- Yield
- 6 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup whole milk
Instructions
- 1
Heat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease ramekins or a small baking dish generously with butter. This step helps the cake release easily.
- 2
Place butter and sugar into a mixing bowl. Beat until smooth and pale. This stage sets the cake’s texture, so give it a full minute or two.
- 3
Add eggs one at a time, mixing after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract. The batter should look thick and glossy.
- 4
In a separate bowl, stir flour, baking powder, and salt. Add to the batter in small portions, alternating with milk. Stir gently until just mixed.
- 5
Divide batter evenly between prepared pans. Fill about three-quarters full. Bake for 35–40 minutes until edges look set and the center stays soft.
- 6
Let the cake rest for 10 minutes. Dust with powdered sugar and add strawberries and whipped cream.