Best 6 Phila Butter Cake Recipes

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Indulge in the delectable delights of Phila Butter Cake, a culinary masterpiece renowned for its velvety crumb, rich buttery flavor, and sinfully smooth texture. This classic American cake has captivated taste buds for generations and remains a beloved favorite among cake enthusiasts. From the basic Phila Butter Cake recipe to variations such as Sour Cream Phila Butter Cake, Chocolate Chip Phila Butter Cake, and Lemon Phila Butter Cake, this article offers a diverse collection of recipes to cater to every palate. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting your culinary journey, these recipes provide clear instructions and helpful tips to guide you towards baking success.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

PHILADELPHIA BUTTER CAKE RECIPE



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Philadelphia Butter Cake is almost indescribably rich: if you can imagine gooey butter cake with a base that is somewhat like a crushed, compressed Danish, you're getting the right idea.

Provided by Jessie Oleson Moore

Categories     Dessert     Cakes     Cake

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 16

For the Base :
1/4 cup (about 2 ounces) granulated sugar
1/4 cup (4 tablespoons) salted butter
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 large egg
1 (1/4 ounce) packet active dry yeast
1/2 cup warm milk (105-115°F)
2 1/4 cups (about 12 ounces) flour, sifted
2 teaspoons vanilla extract (clear or regular)
For the Topping :
1 cup (16 tablespoons) unsalted butter
2/3 cup (about 3 ounces) flour
2 cups (about 16 ounces) superfine sugar
2 large eggs
4 tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract (clear or regular)

Steps:

  • In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, mix sugar, butter, and salt on low speed until combined. Add egg, and beat on medium speed for 1 minute.
  • In a small bowl, dissolve the yeast in warm milk.
  • To egg/sugar mixture, add flour, then yeast mixture and vanilla, beating about 3 minutes (with dough hook or by hand). Turn the dough onto a lightly floured board and knead for 90 seconds. Place in a lightly greased bowl, cover with a towel, and allow the dough to rise until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
  • Toward the end of the rising period, start preparing the topping. In a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream the butter until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes on medium speed. Add the flour and sugar to the mixture, and continue beating on medium speed until fully combined. Add the eggs one at a time, allowing the first to fully incorporate into the batter before adding the second. Add in the vanilla. Add the milk, 1 tablespoon at a time. If the consistency is any thinner than a pancake batter, don't add any more milk.
  • Grease or line a 9- by 13-inch aluminum pan with parchment paper.
  • Once the dough has doubled in size, punch it down. Remove it from the bowl, and pat into the bottom of your prepared pan. Crimp the edges of the crust halfway up the sides of the container so that they will hold in the filling.
  • Spread the topping evenly over the dough. Let stand for 20 minutes. Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 375°F and position a rack in the middle position.
  • Bake 30 minutes, or until browned on the edges but still quite gooey in the middle. It will solidify as it cools. Wait until it has cooled completely before serving; store in the refrigerator. Note: Salted butter is suggested for the base, but not necessary; if you only stock unsalted butter, feel free to use that with a pinch of salt, or just on its own. Regarding the vanilla extract, if you want a pale yellow hue, use clear vanilla extract; if you don't mind about a lemony hue, use regular vanilla extract; it tastes good both ways.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 342 kcal, Carbohydrate 46 g, Cholesterol 74 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, Sodium 80 mg, Sugar 29 g, Fat 16 g, ServingSize serves 16, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

PHILADELPHIA BUTTER CAKE



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This is a requirment by my family whenever we have a get together. It is really easy and uses store bought items!

Provided by Judy Wisniewski

Categories     Cakes

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 eggs
1 box french vanilla cake mix
1/2 c butter softened
8 oz cream cheese
16 oz confectioners' sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour one 9x13 inch pan. Beat together 1 egg, cake mix, & butter for 5 mins. Mix and pour into prepared pan flatten like a crust Cream together cream cheese, confectioners' sugar, 2 eggs, and vanilla extract. Pour on top of the cake base. Bake 35-40 minutes until browned and a litte gooey inside.

GOOEY PHILADELPHIA GERMAN BUTTER CAKE (BUTTERKUCHEN)



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This is great breakfast cake. The topping should be gooey. Cherry pie filling can be added as a topping for variety.

Provided by Kathy

Categories     Breads

Time 2h30m

Yield 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup butter flavor shortening or 1/4 cup butter
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 large egg
1 (1/4 ounce) packet active dry yeast
1/2 cup warm milk (105-115 degrees F)
2 1/4 cups flour
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 cup unsalted butter
2/3 cup flour
2 cups superfine sugar (Must use Extra Fine!!)
2 extra-large eggs
4 -5 tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon clear vanilla extract (optional)

Steps:

  • Mix sugar, shortening, and salt in a bowl.
  • Add egg, and beat together for 1 minute.
  • Dissolve yeast in warm milk.
  • To egg/sugar mixture, add flour, then yeast mixture and vanilla, beating about 3 minutes (with dough hook or by hand).
  • Turn dough onto lightly floured board and knead 1 minute.
  • Place in a lightly greased bowl, cover with a towel and let stand in a warm place to rise 1 hour or until double.
  • Make Topping: Cream butter in a mixer.
  • Mix together flour and sugar; gradually beat into butter.
  • Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  • Add vanilla.
  • Gradually add just enough milk to bring mixture to an easy spreading consistency, being careful not to make it too runny. Set aside until dough is doubled and ready for use.
  • When dough is doubled, punch it down and divide in two sections.
  • Roll or pat halves into bottom of two well-greased 8" square pans (or a 13x9 pan).
  • Crimp edges halfway up sides to hold topping. Prick dough with a fork to reduce bubbling.
  • Spread topping evenly over dough. Let stand 20 minutes. Heat oven to 375°F.
  • Bake 30 minutes for 13x9 or 20 minutes for 8x8 or until top is just golden and crusty, but still gooey.
  • DO NOT OVERBAKE!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 347.4, Fat 16.4, SaturatedFat 8.7, Cholesterol 69.8, Sodium 58.9, Carbohydrate 46.4, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 28.3, Protein 4.3

PHILADELPHIA BUTTERCAKE



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This recipe is one of those that has been adjusted from an actual bakery recipe. The Holmesburg bakery in Philly has the best buttercake...this is as close to the original as you can get when not living in or visiting Philly.

Provided by Cindy Harvey

Categories     Other Breakfast

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 box yellow cake mix
CRUST
1 stick butter (melted)
1 egg
TOPPING
8 oz cream cheese softened
2 eggs
1 tsp vanilla
1 stick butter (melted)
3 3/4 c confectioners sugar

Steps:

  • 1. Mix cake mix, butter and egg to make a smooth dough. Pat it with your hands into the bottom of an ungreased 9x13 pan
  • 2. Best cream cheese with electric mixer until fluffy about 1 min. Add eggs, vanilla & butter & beat for an additional minute. Add sugar and beat 1 min.
  • 3. Pour over crust & spread to the edges. Bake at 350 until brown & firm,about 45 mins

PHILADELPHIA® CLASSIC CHEESECAKE



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When searching for a simple, delicious dessert that's sure to impress, look no further than this traditional cheesecake.

Provided by Kraft

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese

Time 5h45m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 ½ cups HONEY MAID Graham Cracker Crumbs
3 tablespoons sugar
⅓ cup butter or margarine, melted
4 (8 ounce) packages PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
4 eggs

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
  • Mix crumbs, 3 tablespoons sugar and butter; press firmly onto bottom of pan.
  • Beat cream cheese, 1 cup sugar and vanilla with mixer until well blended. Add eggs, 1 at a time, mixing on low speed after each just until blended. Pour over crust.
  • 55 min. or until center is almost set. Loosen cake from rim of pan; cool before removing rim. Refrigerate 4 hours.

PHILLY BUTTER CAKE [SCRATCH]



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Make and share this Philly Butter Cake [scratch] recipe from Food.com.

Provided by drhousespcatcher

Categories     Breads

Time 40m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 medium white potatoes
4 1/2 teaspoons active dry yeast, equals 2 packages
1/4 cup water
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon sugar
4 tablespoons butter
2 teaspoons salt
2 large eggs, well beaten
3 -3 1/2 cups all flour
3/4 cup butter
1/2 cup flour
1 1/2 cups sugar
2 large eggs
3 -4 tablespoons milk

Steps:

  • Peel potatoes and boil until tender. Drain and reserve 3/4 c of cooking water. Mash the potatoes and stir in the potato water; set aside. Dissolve yeast in the warm water and add the 1 teaspoons salt.
  • Add the yeast mixture to the potato mixture; mix on low speed to blend.
  • Cream the butter and add the 1 c of sugar a little at a time along with the salt and beaten eggs.
  • Stir in the yeast mix. Mix well and add 3 c of the flour (1 c at a time) beating vigorously after each cup.
  • Dough should be soft but not wet so add up to 1/2 cup more flour if necessary. Cover bowl and let rise until doubled, about one hour.
  • Grease a 9x13 pan or two 8" square pans. When dough has doubled, punch down and turn onto floured surface and sprinkle top with flour. Let rest five minutes. Roll to 1/2 to 3/4" thick and as close to the shape of the pan as possible. Place in the pan/pans, cover and let rise until doubled.
  • Make topping by creaming the butter. Beat in the sugar and flour. Add eggs, one at a time and beat well after each. Add just enough milk to make the mixture easy to spread over the cake; it should not be runny.
  • After gently spreading the topping on the risen dough, bake in preheated oven at 350 for 35-45 minutes. Let cool in pan.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 482.1, Fat 17.6, SaturatedFat 10.4, Cholesterol 111.7, Sodium 577.7, Carbohydrate 75.3, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 42.4, Protein 7.2

Tips:

  • Use quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the taste of your cake. Look for fresh butter, eggs, and milk, and use a good quality baking powder.
  • Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. This will help to incorporate air into the batter, which will make the cake lighter and more tender.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can make the cake tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Bake the cake in a preheated oven. This will help to ensure that the cake bakes evenly.
  • Don't overbake the cake. Overbaking can make the cake dry and crumbly. Check the cake for doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center. If the toothpick comes out clean, the cake is done.
  • Let the cake cool completely before frosting it. This will help to prevent the frosting from melting.

Conclusion:

Philadelphia Butter Cake is a classic dessert that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be dressed up or down to suit your needs. With its rich, buttery flavor and tender crumb, this cake is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you are looking for a special dessert, give Philadelphia Butter Cake a try. You won't be disappointed.

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