Del Frisco's Butter Cake Recipe
Del Frisco's Butter Cake Recipe at home with butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla. A warm, rich dessert that’s simple, comforting, and perfect anytime.
Equipment
- Mixing bowls (one large, one medium)
- Electric hand mixer or stand mixer
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Kitchen scale (optional but helpful)
- Rubber spatula
- Whisk
- 8-inch round cake pan or ramekins
- Parchment paper
- Cooling rack
- Offset spatula or butter knife
- Sifter (for flour or powdered sugar)
Ingredients
Cake Batter
- Unsalted butter — 1 cup softened
- Granulated sugar — 1 ¼ cups
- Eggs — 3 large
- Vanilla extract — 2 teaspoons
- All-purpose flour — 1 cup
- Baking powder — ½ teaspoon
- Salt — ¼ teaspoon
- Whole milk — 3 tablespoons
Optional Topping Ideas
- Powdered sugar — for dusting
- Whipped cream — 1 cup
- Fresh berries — ½ cup
- Vanilla ice cream — 2 scoops
Instructions
Step 1 — Prepare Your Pan
- Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F). Grease your cake pan with butter and line the bottom with parchment paper. This prevents sticking and gives a clean release.
Step 2 — Cream Butter and Sugar
- In a large bowl, beat softened butter and sugar until pale and fluffy. This usually takes 3–4 minutes.
- Don’t rush this step — I learned early in my career that proper creaming creates the base texture for the cake.
Step 3 — Add Eggs
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Scrape down the sides of the bowl so everything blends evenly.
Step 4 — Flavor It
- Mix in vanilla extract. Take a second to enjoy the aroma — this is where the batter starts smelling like dessert.
Step 5 — Combine Dry Ingredients
- In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt.
Step 6 — Bring It Together
- Gradually add dry ingredients into the butter mixture. Pour in milk and mix gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing — this keeps the crumb tender.
Step 7 — Bake
- Spread batter into prepared pan. Bake for 35–40 minutes until golden and set in the center.
- Your kitchen will smell warm, buttery, and inviting — my favorite moment.
Step 8 — Cool Slightly
- Let cake rest 10 minutes before removing. Serve warm for best results.