Description
Indulge in the delightful richness of French Butter Cake, a simple yet luxurious dessert that will elevate any occasion. With its golden crust and tender crumb, this cake is perfect for family gatherings or cozy evenings at home. Made with just a handful of quality ingredients, it’s easy to prepare and can be enjoyed plain or dressed up with powdered sugar or fresh fruit compote. Each slice promises buttery goodness that melts in your mouth, making it a must-try for dessert lovers.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour (sifted)
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 4 large eggs (room temperature)
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a round cake pan.
- In a large bowl, cream softened butter and sugar together until light and fluffy (about 3 minutes).
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition; stir in vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gently fold dry ingredients into wet mixture until just combined.
- Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 90mg