Moist Brown Sugar Cake Recipe

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes

This moist brown sugar cake recipe is a delightful dessert that showcases the rich flavor of brown sugar. Perfect for any occasion, it pairs wonderfully with a variety of dishes, including savory chicken recipes.

Easy Brown Sugar Cake Recipe

This cake features a tender crumb and a deep caramel flavor from the brown sugar. The recipe takes about 1 hour from start to finish and serves 8 people.

Ingredients

1 cup unsalted butter, softened
2 cups packed brown sugar
4 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup buttermilk

Instructions

Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13 inch baking pan.
Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Mix Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the creamed mixture, alternating with the buttermilk. Mix until just combined.
Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Cool and Serve: Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. Serve plain or with a dusting of powdered sugar.