Here’s a proper, detailed, step-by-step recipe that actually delivers.
Catch-a-Husband Cake (Rich Butter Cake)
Ingredients
Dry ingredients
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3 cups all-purpose flour
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1 tablespoon baking powder
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½ teaspoon salt
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1 teaspoon nutmeg (optional but classic)
Wet ingredients
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1 cup (225 g) butter, soft (very important)
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1½ cups sugar
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5 large eggs (room temperature)
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1 cup evaporated milk or whole milk
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2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Optional upgrades (very common)
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½ cup chopped raisins
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½ cup chopped dates or cherries
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2 tablespoons brandy or rum (optional but traditional)
Step-by-Step Directions
Step 1: Prep everything
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Preheat oven to 170°C / 340°F
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Grease and line a 9-inch round or loaf pan
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Bring butter, eggs, and milk to room temperature
👉 Cold ingredients = dense cake. This step matters.
Step 2: Mix dry ingredients
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In a bowl, combine:
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Flour
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Baking powder
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Salt
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Nutmeg
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Set aside
Step 3: Cream butter and sugar
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In a large bowl, beat butter until pale and fluffy (about 3–5 minutes).
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Gradually add sugar and keep beating until very light.
👉 This step traps air and gives the cake its soft texture.
Step 4: Add eggs (one at a time)
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Add eggs one by one, beating well after each.
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Scrape down the bowl as needed.
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Add vanilla extract.
⚠️ Don’t rush this or the batter may curdle.
Step 5: Add dry ingredients + milk
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Add flour mixture in three parts, alternating with milk.
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Start and end with flour.
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Mix gently after each addition.
👉 Over-mixing will make the cake tough. Stop once combined.
Step 6: Add extras
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Fold in raisins, dates, or alcohol if using.
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Batter should be thick but smooth.
Step 7: Bake
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Pour batter into prepared pan.
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Smooth the top.
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Bake for 50–65 minutes.
Check doneness:
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A toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
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Top is golden brown.
Step 8: Cool properly
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Let cake cool in pan for 10 minutes.
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Turn out onto a rack to cool completely.
Optional Butter Glaze (Highly Recommended 👀)
Ingredients
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¼ cup butter
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¼ cup sugar
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3 tablespoons milk
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1 teaspoon vanilla
Directions
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Heat everything in a small pan until sugar dissolves.
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While cake is warm, poke holes and drizzle glaze over it.
This is where the magic happens 😌
Why this cake “works”
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Rich butter flavor
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Moist, tender crumb
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Slightly caramelized crust
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Smells incredible while baking
Whether it actually catches a husband is debatable… but it will catch attention