French Butter Cake Recipe
Indulge in the exquisite richness of French butter cake, a delightful dessert that brings comfort and elegance to any occasion. With its golden crust and tender crumb, this cake is perfect for brunch, afternoon tea, or simply enjoying at home. Easy to prepare yet impressive enough to wow your guests, each slice offers a warm embrace of buttery goodness that will leave your taste buds singing with joy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tsp baking powder
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
- In a mixing bowl, beat softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy (about 3 minutes).
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition; then incorporate vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually combine with wet ingredients on low speed until just mixed.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Let cool for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg