Mexican Butter Cake: A Rich, Tender Classic You’ll Crave
A rich, moist Mexican Butter Cake with a sugar-crusted top and soft, tender crumb. Perfect for any occasion or cozy family dessert.
- Prep Time: 10m
- Cook Time: 35m
- Total Time: 45m
- Yield: Serves 12-16
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup unsalted butter (2 sticks), melted
3 eggs, room temperature
2 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups cake flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
⅔ cup sour cream
2 tablespoons granulated sugar, for topping
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 9×9-inch baking dish.
2. Mix sugar and melted butter until smooth.
3. Add eggs one at a time, then vanilla extract.
4. Sift flour, baking powder, and salt; add to wet mixture.
5. Fold in sour cream gently.
6. Transfer to pan, sprinkle sugar on top.
7. Bake for 30–35 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean.
8. Let cool before slicing and serving.
Notes
Don’t overmix your batter—keep it light for a softer crumb.
Try adding orange or lime zest for variation.
Let the cake cool completely before storing or slicing.
Find it online: https://www.claricerecipes.com/mexican-butter-cake-recipe/