This cake is bursting with buttery goodness! It's very moist and good with whatever icing you want to put with it! Fudgy frosting is my favourite!
This makes one 9"x9"x2" cake. If you want to make a full double layer cake, you will need to double the cake and frosting recipe and use no smaller than two 9" cake tins.
This recipe has been edited by Allrecipes.co.uk editors to reflect measurements familiar to British and Irish cooks.
I had never made butter cake before and this recipe was fantastic. Nothing but compliments from everyone. Love it. The fudge icing was a hit all round too! Thanks for sharing! - 11 Jun 2016
Make sure to use the size of tin described or it takes a long, long time to cook! Perhaps mention to sieve the icing sugar for the frosting. Delicious, soft sponge, great recipe! - 29 Sep 2013
Hi I made this yesterday as double-layer, with lemon-cream filling and butter icing. The buttercake recipe was great - lovely and rich and moist. A real treat thanks for sharing the recipe. - 08 Sep 2009