How to make Maggiano's Gigi Butter Cake
Treat yourself to the luscious and buttery delight of Maggiano's Gigi Butter Cake. Grab the recipe today and dazzle your family and friends with this luxurious dessert!
Ingredients
For the cake:
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 2 1/4 cups cake flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the glaze:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
- In a big bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar until fluffy. Add the eggs one by one, mixing well each time.
- In another bowl, sift together the cake flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Slowly mix the dry ingredients into the wet ones, alternating with buttermilk and vanilla extract, until everything's combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and bake for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean from the center.
- While the cake bakes, make the glaze. In a small saucepan, cook together the butter, sugar, water, and vanilla extract until the sugar dissolves and the mixture thickens.
- Once the cake's done, let it cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- When the cake's cool, drizzle the glaze over the top, letting it run down the sides.
- Slice, serve, and enjoy your homemade version of Maggiano's Gigi's butter cake!