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Maggiano's Butter Cake Recipe

Maggiano’s Butter Cake Recipe

Make this easy Maggiano’s Butter Cake Recipe at home with simple ingredients. Rich, buttery, moist, and perfect with vanilla ice cream.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 8 People
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 8 ounces cream cheese softened
  • ½ cup unsalted butter softened
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
  • Vanilla ice cream for serving

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric mixer
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • 8-inch cake pan
  • Rubber spatula
  • Cooling rack
  • Oven

Method
 

Step 1: Prepare the Pan
  1. Grease an 8-inch cake pan and preheat your oven to 350°F for even baking and easy cake removal.
    Preparing the Cake Pan for Butter Cake
Step 2: Cream the Base
  1. Beat cream cheese, butter, and sugar until fluffy, smooth, and light in texture.
    Creaming Butter Cream Cheese and Sugar
Step 3: Add Wet Ingredients
  1. Mix in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract until fully combined.
    Adding Eggs and Vanilla to the Batter
Step 4: Add Dry Ingredients
  1. Fold in flour, baking powder, and salt gently until a smooth batter forms.
    Mixing Dry Ingredients into the Batter
Step 5: Bake the Cake
  1. Spread batter into the pan and bake for 35–40 minutes until golden and set.
    Baking the Butter Cake Until Golden
Step 6: Cool and Serve
  1. Cool slightly, dust with powdered sugar, and serve warm with vanilla ice cream.
    Serving Warm Butter Cake with Ice Cream

Notes

For the closest restaurant-style texture, serve the cake warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.