Mrs Ng SK Butter Cake (Reduced Sugar)

Ingredients

• 230 g unsalted butter (At room temperature; the author used French butter)
• 4 eggs (55 g each; separated)
• 180 g castor sugar (Use 50 g for the egg whites and the remaining 130 g with the butter)
• 1 tbsp vanilla bean paste
• 200 g self-raising flour (Sifted)
• 60 ml milk (The author used fresh milk)

Steps

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 170°C in fan mode. Line an 8-inch square baking tin with baking paper.

2. 2

   Sift the self-raising flour and set it aside.

3. 3

   Separate the eggs, placing the whites in a clean, dry bowl that is completely free of oil and water. Place the yolks in a separate bowl.

4. 4

   Add 50 g of the castor sugar to the egg whites. Whisk until the mixture forms stiff peaks.

5. 5

   Place the room-temperature butter in a separate mixing bowl and add the remaining castor sugar.

6. 6

   Cream the butter and sugar for 2–3 minutes, until light and fluffy.

7. 7

   Add the vanilla bean paste to the creamed butter mixture and mix well.

8. 8

   Add the egg yolks one at a time, mixing well after each addition.

9. 9

   Add the milk to the butter-and-yolk mixture and mix to combine.

10. 10

    Add the sifted flour and mix until incorporated.

11. 11

    Fold one-third of the meringue into the batter. Mix more firmly at this stage so the mixture is well combined.

12. 12

    Gently fold in the remaining two-thirds of the meringue, taking care not to deflate it. Stop folding once the batter has come together.

13. 13

    Scoop or pour the batter into the lined baking tin and smooth the surface as evenly as possible.

14. 14

    Bake for 40–45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

15. 15

    Allow the cake to cool sufficiently before cutting and serving.

Notes

The source states that the recipe yields one 8-inch square cake. The author advises using a more flavorful butter rather than increasing the butter quantity, as extra butter may make the cake greasy. Oven temperatures can vary; the author recommends checking the true temperature if the cake domes or browns excessively. The source does not specify a cooling duration.

Nutrition per serving

• dessert
• cake
• baked
• butter cake
• soft and fluffy
• vegetarian