Then, using an electric mixer on medium speed, combine 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar and 3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) room temperature unsalted butter in a medium-sized mixing bowl. Beat the butter and ...

Coat the sides, bottom and corners of the pan, then remove excess. The butter and flour combination will help the cake come out of the pan easily once baked. Remove excess flour when prepping the pan.

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