Maggiano’s Gigi Butter Cake Recipe

I always think about trying to recreate different dishes I have in restaurants but one dessert that was requested Maggiano’s Gigi Butter Cake Recipe.

If you have been to Maggiano’s Little Italy restaurant then you have most likely tried their tasty Maggiano’s Gigi Butter Cake. I’ve tried it with a few friends and it is light tastes great, and more importantly super easy to make.

I have even taught a few of my friends this easy-to-make Maggiano’s Gigi Butter Cake Recipe and they have loved the results.

After I made Maggiano’s Lemon Cookies Recipe and really loved it, it inspired me to try to recreate another dish from Maggiano’s Little Italy restaurant.

The Maggiano’s Gigi Butter Cake is a light dish that goes well with fruits and mascarpone or even ice cream. This dessert is great for any occasion and isn’t too filling so you can easily prepare this recipe for your family and friends with ease.

Why you should try Maggiano’s Gigi Butter Cake?

Personally what stands out for me with Maggiano’s Gigi Butter Cake is its rich, buttery flavor and lovely moist texture. It’s sweet enough but not too sweet that it would make you feel sick. This recipe is super versatile and goes well with ice cream and fresh fruits such as berries or strawberries. Me and my kids have had this desert a few times and I can tell you it’s worth making.

Ingredients

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
• 4 large eggs
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup whole milk
• Handful of strawberries/berries
• Sprinkle of powdered sugar (optional)
• Scoop of ice cream (optional)

How to Make Maggiano’s Gigi Butter Cake Recipe?

Step 1:

Turn on the oven to make it warm at 350°F (175°C). Then, put some oil and flour on a round cake pan to keep the cake from sticking.

Step 2:

In a big bowl, mix the soft butter and sugar together until it looks fluffy and light.

Step 3:

Crack open one egg at a time into the bowl. Then mix it really well. After that, add yummy vanilla extract to it and mix it.

Step 4:

In another bowl, mix together flour, baking powder, and a little bit of salt.

Step 5:

Now, slowly add all the ingredients from the other bowl into the big bowl with the butter and sugar. Mix it together and add some milk little by little and mix it in too.

Step 6:

Pour everything from the big bowl into the cake pan. Smooth the top with a spatula, making it nice and flat.

Step 7:

Put the cake pan in the hot oven and set a timer for 35-40 minutes. When the time is up, use a toothpick to poke the cake in the middle and if it comes out clean it’s ready.

Step 8:

After it’s done baking, let the cake sit in the pan for 10 minutes. Then, carefully move it to a cooling rack to cool down completely.

Step 9:

Now you can add fruits, ice cream, and powdered sugar to your lovely cake. This part is optional though so you can skip it if you like.

Kitchen Equipment Needed

• Stand mixer or handheld electric mixer
• Mixing bowls
• Sifter
• 9-inch round cake pan
• Spatula
• Wire rack for cooling

Tips

• You want to make sure everything mixes smoothly together. So be sure your butter, eggs, and milk are at room temperature before you start baking.
• Try to not overmix your wet ingredients as this can make the cake harder.
• Be sure not to overcook the cake as every oven works a tad bit differently. You would want to check the cake and make sure it doesn’t burn.
• If you have a sweet tooth like me, you can add honey or maple syrup to the cake to make it sweet and softer.
• Make sure to have this cake with fresh fruits and ice cream as it pairs amazingly well.

What Pairs Well with This Maggiano’s Gigi Butter Cake Recipe

Maggiano’s Gigi Butter Cake Recipe is great by itself but it does pair well with a nice cold refreshing drink such as Iced raspberry leaf tea, which I have had myself and I vouch for it.

I love this Butter cake with a big scoop of vanilla ice cream and fresh strawberries, it just pairs together very well.

Me and my kids enjoyed this dessert together with ice cream and fresh organic strawberries.

FAQ

Can I use salted butter instead of unsalted butter?

You can use salted butter, but you don’t want the cake to be salty and if you can unsalted butter is much better.

Can I make this cake ahead of time?

Of course, you can bake this cake in advance and store it in a container. You would only need to reheat it and it’s ready to serve.

Can I add any toppings to the cake?

Personally, I love this cake with fresh strawberries, but you can use any fruit really. Powdered sugar also works very well as a topping.

Conclusion

Now that you learned how to recreate Maggiano’s Gigi Butter Cake Recipe, you can easily prepare this simple dessert that tastes amazing.

Whether you’re treating yourself or impressing guests this cake is worth baking.

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Maggiano’s Gigi Butter Cake Recipe

Recipe by JuliaCourse: DessertCuisine: AmericanDifficulty: Easy

Servings

8

servings

Prep time

15

minutes

Cooking time

40

minutes

Calories

400

kcal

Total time

55

minutes

This Maggiano's Gigi Butter Cake Recipe is super easy to make and tastes amazing. It goes very well with vanilla ice cream and fresh strawberries. Also don't worry too much about making it look perfect, as long as it tastes great that's what matters.

Ingredients

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened

• 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar

• 4 large eggs

• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract

• 2 cups all-purpose flour

• 1 teaspoon baking powder

• 1/2 teaspoon salt

• 1/2 cup whole milk

• Handful of strawberries/berries

• Sprinkle of powdered sugar (optional)

• Scoop of ice cream (optional)

Directions

• Turn on the oven to make it warm at 350°F (175°C). Then, put some oil and flour on a round cake pan to keep the cake from sticking.
• In a big bowl, mix the soft butter and sugar together until it looks fluffy and light.
• Crack open one egg at a time into the bowl. Then mix it really well. After that, add yummy vanilla extract to it and mix it.
• In another bowl, mix together flour, baking powder, and a little bit of salt.
• Now, slowly add all the ingredients from the other bowl into the big bowl with the butter and sugar. Mix it together and add some milk little by little and mix it in too.
• Pour everything from the big bowl into the cake pan. Smooth the top with a spatula, making it nice and flat.
• Put the cake pan in the hot oven and set a timer for 35-40 minutes. When the time is up, use a toothpick to poke the cake in the middle and if it comes out clean it's ready.
• After it's done baking, let the cake sit in the pan for 10 minutes. Then, carefully move it to a cooling rack to cool down completely.
• Now you can add fruits, ice cream, and powdered sugar to your lovely cake. This part is optional though so you can skip it if you like.

Notes

• You want to make sure everything mixes smoothly together. So be sure your butter, eggs, and milk are at room temperature before you start baking.
• Try to not overmix your wet ingredients as this can make the cake harder.
• Be sure not to overcook the cake as every oven works a tad bit differently. You would want to check the cake and make sure it doesn't burn.
• If you have a sweet tooth like me, you can add honey or maple syrup to the cake to make it sweet and softer.
• Make sure to have this cake with fresh fruits and ice cream as it pairs amazingly well.