While creating a cake, individuals pay close attention to various details, such as blending the components and selecting the appropriate flavored icing. But have you ever thought that the sort of butter you use might have a big influence on the entire flavor?

That is correct. Various types of butter can influence the texture of your cake, so selecting the right one is crucial. To have total control over the recipe, I suggest using unsalted butter for the most part. Some brands, such as Land O’Lakes, Vital Farms, and Kerrygold Pure Irish, are suggested.

Hi! I’m Shea, and I’ve been baking at home for 10 years. Over my baking career, I have experimented and tried a variety of ingredients to get the optimum taste profile. Today, I’m going to talk about which butter is ideal for making cakes.

Let’s talk about butter!

Which Butter is Best for Baking Cakes?

There are several varieties of butter available on the market. Selecting the proper one for your cake might be difficult. In actuality, any sort of butter (not margarine!) will work for your cake.

Knowing the difference in butter, on the other hand, may take your cake to the next level. If you’re ready to say goodbye to your favorite butter, read on to find out which butter I suggest for making cakes.

Unsalted Vs. Salted

When you go grocery shopping, you will come across salted and unsalted butter. When it comes to making cakes, unsalted butter wins hands down. (Can you see how brilliant I am?)

Why? For one thing, unsalted butter includes no salt, putting you in total control of the components. For example, a Butter Cake may ask for a teaspoon of salt, but a Salted Caramel Cake would call for 1 teaspoon. If you used salted butter, your cake can be too salty.

Second, unsalted butter is more fresh than salted butter. This is due to the fact that salt is a preservative. Although this allows salted butter to keep longer than unsalted butter, it also implies it may not be as fresh. But, for the most flavorful, fresh butter, choose unsalted.

Don’t worry if you only have salted butter on hand. You can still be a terrific baker. To prevent salty mistakes, you will need to modify the quantity of salt used to the cake mix.

Fat Content

Hey, if you want to eat low-fat cake, I will not knock you down. I understand why some individuals may need to choose low-fat products, whether they are trying to be healthy or have dietary restrictions.

If you aren’t worried about the fat level, I suggest purchasing high-fat butter. Most American butter is around 80% fat. This does the job, but not as well as those with 83% or 85%.

The greater the fat level, the more delicious, light, and fluffy the cake. Needless to say, this is the intended outcome, which is ensured by using butter with a high fat content.

Which Brand is Best for Cakes?

I wouldn’t worry too much about the brand you’re using. If you use unsalted butter with a high fat level, you should get fantastic cake results. If you need a little nudge in the right way, here are my top three recommendations.

Land O Lakes’

I can’t tell you how many people swear by this butter when it comes to baking. I’ve used it on occasion and been pleased with the results.

Land O Lakes unsalted butter has 80% fat and cultivated tastes. It has just the proper quantity of butter to not overpower the other ingredients while still offering that lovely flavor of butter.

The disadvantage of Land O Lakes is that it isn’t creamy and smooth directly out of the fridge. Let this butter to come to room temperature before adding it to your cake batter.

Other from that, Land O Lakes is a good option. It’s useful for those who wish to use the same butter for anything from mashed potatoes to pastries and pies.

Kerry Pure Irish

Kerry Pure Irish is well-known for its distinctive bright yellow color. So why does it seem that way? It’s all because of how it’s created. Kerry Pure Irish is prepared using grass-fed, free-range milk. It also has an amazing fat content of 85%.

Kerry Pure Irish is always smooth since it is made entirely with sweet cream. This makes it simple to spread and incorporate into recipes, such as cake batter, without allowing it to come to room temperature.

Kerry Pure Irish has a strong and buttery taste that is fantastic in cakes. Keep in mind that since it is so yellow, it may make lighter-colored cakes yellowish. This isn’t always a negative thing. It’ll go well with these vividly colorful, fun, and savory cake creations.

Vital Farms

Vital Farms is another excellent choice. Our 85% fat butter is derived solely from pasture-raised, organically fed, and free-range cows. The diet is devoid of antibiotics and hormones, ensuring that the cows (and consumers) get only the finest.

Not only that, but this butter is churned at a slower rate than competing types of butter. This results in a pleasant taste that is ideal for use in a variety of cakes. Interestingly, the creamy butter taste is still subtle enough not to completely overpower other flavors, which is fantastic.

FAQs

You now understand why unsalted butter with a high fat content is the ideal choice for making cakes. Check out these frequently asked questions to learn more about this subject.

Can I use Lurpak butter for baking?

Absolutely, you can bake using Lurpak (cakes or otherwise). This lactic culture butter comes in salted and unsalted varieties. It has a creamy and buttery taste that complements cakes wonderfully.

What brands of butter are real butter?

With your cake recipe, you’ll want to use genuine butter. Land O Lakes, Kerry Pure Irish, Vital Farms, Horizon Organic, Organic Valley Cultured, Lurpak, Tillamook, Challenge Dairy, and Cabot are among the top brands.

Is it OK to use spreadable butter for baking?

Most spreadable butters lack the necessary quantity of fat for baking. Therefore, I would avoid using spreadable butter in baking (unless it has a fat level of more than 80%). To be honest, I would stick to unsalted butter with a high fat content.

Will salted butter ruin cake?

Obviously not! But, you must be cautious not to exceed the quantity of salt specified in the recipe. Most of the time, a teaspoon less salt is sufficient. Depending on the recipe, you may need to conduct some trial and error.

Final Words

Making a cake is a straightforward process, but selecting the appropriate components is important for ultimate success. Take note of the sort of butter you’re using. I recommend using unsalted butter to have total control over the taste. For rich tastes and fluffy textures, use butter with a high fat level.

What is your favorite butter to use in baking? Share your favorite butter in the comments so we may try it on our next cake!