Best 3 Zulas Buttermilk Cake Recipes

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Indulge in the delectable classic of Southern cuisine, Zula's Buttermilk Cake, a treasure passed down through generations. This luxurious cake boasts a tender, moist crumb, delicately infused with the tangy flavor of buttermilk. Our collection of recipes offers variations to suit every palate, from the original to delightful adaptations like chocolate, lemon, and red velvet. Each recipe is crafted with precision, ensuring a perfect balance of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. Whether you prefer a classic buttermilk cake, a rich chocolate variation, or a citrusy lemon twist, our comprehensive guide provides the perfect recipe for your next baking adventure.

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

BERRY BUTTERMILK CAKE



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Buttermilk makes this stir-together cake super tender, but you can use any milk you have in its place. Same goes for the fruit: Use your favorite frozen berries, or a combination, but frozen cherries, mango or peaches work as well. Just cut any big fruit pieces into bite-size pieces before folding into the batter. And if you do happen to have fresh summer fruit around, that'll work, too.

Provided by Dawn Perry

Categories     cakes, dessert

Time 1h15m

Yield 1 (9-inch) square or round cake

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup/120 milliliters vegetable oil or other neutral oil, plus more for greasing the pan
1/2 cup/120 milliliters buttermilk or milk
2 large eggs
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 cup/200 grams plus 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 1/2 cups/190 grams plus 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1 (10-ounce/285-gram) bag frozen berries (about 2 cups), any kind, any combination (large berries quartered)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees. Brush a 9-inch baking dish or pan (square or round is OK) with oil and line with parchment paper. In a medium bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup oil, buttermilk, eggs, vanilla and 1 cup sugar. In a separate medium bowl, whisk 1 1/2 cups flour, the baking powder, baking soda and salt to combine. Whisk wet ingredients into dry until just combined. (Some small lumps are fine.) Toss berries on a plate with remaining 1 tablespoon flour. Fold into batter and transfer to the prepared baking dish.
  • Sprinkle evenly with remaining 2 tablespoons sugar. Bake until golden and a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean, 53 to 58 minutes. Let cool slightly before serving. Cake will keep, loosely wrapped at room temperature, for about 4 days.

BUTTERMILK POUND CAKE



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Now that I've retired from teaching, I have more time to bake. This buttermilk pound cake is the one I make most often. It is a truly southern recipe, and one I think can't be topped-once people taste it, they won't go back to their other recipes with buttermilk. -Gracie Hanchey, De Ridder, Louisiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h20m

Yield 20 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup butter, softened
2-1/2 cups sugar
4 large eggs, room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup buttermilk
Confectioners' sugar, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Combine flour and baking soda; add alternately with buttermilk and beat well. , Pour into a greased and floured 10-in. fluted tube pan. Bake at 325° until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 70 minutes. Cool in pan for 15 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely. Dust with confectioners' sugar if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 285 calories, Fat 10g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 68mg cholesterol, Sodium 134mg sodium, Carbohydrate 45g carbohydrate (30g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

SIMPLE BUTTERMILK COFFEE CAKE



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This coffee cake is a great treat anytime of the day. It's great for breakfast, brunch, or dessert. It's extremely easy to make and will always be a hit at the party!

Provided by Amy

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Coffee Cake Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ cups white sugar
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
¾ teaspoon baking soda
½ cup butter, room temperature
1 cup buttermilk
2 eggs
½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and baking soda in a large bowl. Cut butter into flour mixture until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Reserve about 1 cup butter crumbs.
  • Stir buttermilk, eggs, and vanilla extract into remaining crumbs until batter is just combined; pour batter into prepared baking dish. Sprinkle reserved butter crumbs over batter.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 35 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 203.1 calories, Carbohydrate 33.1 g, Cholesterol 39.1 mg, Fat 6.7 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 3.2 g, SaturatedFat 3.9 g, Sodium 170.8 mg, Sugar 19.6 g

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use fresh buttermilk. If you don't have buttermilk, you can make your own by adding 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar to 1 cup of regular milk and letting it sit for 5 minutes.
  • To make sure your cake is cooked through, insert a toothpick into the center. If it comes out clean, the cake is done. If it comes out with batter or crumbs attached, the cake needs to bake for a few more minutes.
  • Let the cake cool completely before frosting it. This will help the frosting to set properly.
  • If you don't have a 9x13 inch baking pan, you can use two 8-inch round pans. Just adjust the baking time to 30-35 minutes.
  • This cake is also delicious served with fresh fruit, such as berries or peaches.

Conclusion:

Zula's Buttermilk Cake is a classic Southern recipe that is sure to please everyone. It's moist, flavorful, and has a delicious buttermilk frosting. With its simple ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions, this cake is perfect for any occasion. Whether you're serving it for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, Zula's Buttermilk Cake is sure to be a hit.

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