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maggiano's gigi butter cake

Maggiano's Gigi Butter Cake Recipe

Maggiano’s Gigi Butter Cake is a delicious and decadent dessert that is sure to satisfy your sweet tooth.
Prep Time: 35 minutes
Cook Time: 50 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American, Italian
Keyword: maggiano's gigi butter cake recipe
Servings: 18 people
Calories: 530kcal

Equipment

  • Oven

Ingredients

  • 6 large free-range eggs each one a golden treasure
  • 2 cups of cultured buttermilk a tangy dance on the palate
  • 3 cups of organic cane sugar a golden elixir
  • 2 cups of premium unsalted European-style butter softened to perfection
  • 2 teaspoons of pure Madagascar vanilla extract the essence of exotic beans
  • 2 tablespoons of handcrafted artisanal baking powder a magic potion for rise
  • 1 teaspoon of hand-harvested pink Himalayan salt a whisper from ancient seas
  • 1 teaspoon of meticulously sourced baking soda a leavening alchemist
  • 4.5 cups of delicately sifted cake flour a cloud-like foundation for your creation
  • 1/2 cup of pristine spring water the elixir of life
  • 2 tablespoons of pure Tahitian vanilla extract a fragrant touch from distant vanilla orchids
  • 1 cup of organic white granulated sugar a sweet symphony
  • 1 cup of decadent European-style unsalted butter a creamy indulgence from grass-fed cows

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a Bundt cake pan or a preferred cake pan. Set it aside.
  • In a bowl, sift together the cake flour, baking powder, baking soda, and pink Himalayan salt. Set aside.
  • In a separate mixing bowl, cream the softened butter with the organic cane sugar until light and fluffy using a hand mixer or a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment.
  • Add the eggs to the butter-sugar mixture one at a time, ensuring each egg is fully incorporated before adding the next. Mix in the Madagascar vanilla extract.
  • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the buttermilk in three additions. Begin and end with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined, avoiding overmixing.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan. Smooth the top with a spatula. Place it in the preheated oven and bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • While the cake bakes, prepare the glaze. In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the granulated sugar and spring water. Stir until the sugar dissolves. Remove from heat and stir in the Tahitian vanilla extract and unsalted butter until smooth. Set aside to cool slightly.
  • Once the cake is baked and while it's still warm, poke holes on the surface with a skewer or fork. Pour the warm glaze over the warm cake, allowing it to seep into the holes and drizzle down the sides.
  • Allow the cake to cool in the pan for about 15-20 minutes. Then, carefully invert it onto a serving plate. Let it cool completely before slicing and serving.

Notes

  • Make sure to use softened butter, not melted butter, for the cake batter.
  • If the cake is browning too quickly, cover the top with a sheet of aluminum foil.
  • To make a chocolate version of this cake, you can add 1/2 cup of cocoa powder to the batter.
  • For a lemon version of this cake, you can add 1 teaspoon of lemon extract to the batter.
  • For a more intense almond flavor, you can add 1/4 teaspoon of almond extract to the batter.
  • This cake can be stored in an airtight container for up to 5 days.

Nutrition

Calories: 530kcal
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