Maggiano’s Butter Cake Recipe

One of the best Butter Cakes I ever tasted is the one served at Maggiano’s, A so soft and fluffy butter cake with some delious cream and some strawberries, A perfect dessert should anyone try it.

I did my best to make this Copycat version of Maggiano’s Butter Cake, The taste was so amazing, and my husband and my little kid loved it which makes me happy and satisfied.

In my recipe, I made 6 circle cakes, but you can make more and fewer depending on your needs.

And for the topping, it’s up to you, you can use Whipped cream as I and my husband did, or add vanilla ice cream as I use for my kid, both options are so good to have. You can even add more toppings you like, this is a homemade Maggiano’s Butter Cake, so you can be creative and customize it as you want. just don’t forget the strawberries, they add a fruity and sweet taste to the dessert.

What is Maggiano’s Butter Cake?

Maggiano’s Butter Cake is a sweet dessert served at Maggiano’s restaurants. It’s a delicious butter cake made with easy-to-find ingredients like softened unsalted butter, granulated sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, and whole milk. Topped with a little bit of powdered sugar, fresh strawberries, and a dollop of whipped cream.

Ingredients

To make Maggiano’s Butter Cake, you will need the following ingredients:

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 4 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup whole milk

Optional Toppings

• Powdered sugar for dusting
• Fresh strawberries
• Whipped cream
• Vanilla ice cream

Kitchen Equipment Needed

• Electric mixer
• Mixing bowls
• Measuring cups and spoons
• Sifter
• Spatula
• Small round cake pans (4 inches in diameter)
• Parchment paper
• Wire rack

How to Make Maggiano’s Butter Cake?

Step 1:

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease small round cake pans (approximately 4 inches in diameter). Line them with parchment paper for easy removal.

Step 2:

Cream softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar in a large mixing bowl using an electric mixer on medium speed for about 3-4 minutes.

Step 3:

Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in the vanilla extract.

Step 4:

In a separate bowl, sift together all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk, beginning and ending with the flour mixture. Mix until just combined.

Step 5:

Pour the batter into the prepared pans, filling each about halfway to allow room for the cakes to rise.

Step 6:

Bake for 25-30 minutes, Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for about 10 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 7:

Serve the small circular cakes with a dusting of powdered sugar, fresh strawberries, and a dollop of whipped cream on top or beside it. Enjoy your Maggiano’s Butter Cake.

Some Tips!

• Ensure that your butter, eggs, and milk are at room temperature before beginning the recipe. This helps the ingredients blend more easily.
• Sifting the dry ingredients helps aerate them, resulting in a smoother batter.
• Fill the cake pans only halfway to leave room for the cakes to rise during baking.

How to Store Leftovers?

Just keep the butter cakes in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days. For longer storage, refrigerate them for up to a week or freeze for up to 1 month. To freeze, wrap tightly in plastic wrap and aluminum foil.

What to Eat with this Maggiano’s Butter Cake?

Maggiano’s Butter Cake can be enjoyed as a dessert with so many other dishes, Try to enjoy it with some eggs Benedict, or after you finish a pasta meal like San Giorgio Macaroni and Cheese or creamy fettuccine Alfredo. Alternatively, you can enjoy it alongside classic desserts like chocolate lava cake, or a fruit tart. and for a drink that goes so perfectly with this dessert, just a regular cup of coffee or tea can be enough for it.

FAQ

Can I use salted butter instead of unsalted butter?

Yes, you can use salted butter. If you do, reduce the amount of added salt in the recipe to 1/4 teaspoon to balance the flavors.

Can I make this cake gluten-free?

Substitute the all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking flour blend. Ensure that your baking powder is also gluten-free.

What can I use instead of whole milk?

You can use any milk you have on hand.

Can I double the recipe?

The recipe shared contains 6 cakes, but, you can double the recipe and bake it in larger pans. Adjust the baking time accordingly, starting to check for doneness at around 45-50 minutes.

Conclusion

I hope you enjoy making and enjoying this Maggiano’s Butter Cake as much as I do! If you love this recipe, please share it with your friends and family. Don’t forget to subscribe to my blog for more delicious recipes.