French Butter Cake
French Butter Cake is a luxurious dessert that captivates with its buttery richness and tender crumb, making it perfect for any occasion. This delightful cake, with its golden crust and subtle vanilla notes, is simple to make yet impressively elegant. Whether served plain or adorned with fresh fruit or whipped cream, each bite offers a melt-in-your-mouth experience that will leave your guests asking for more.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 8 slices 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 pure vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy (about 3-4 minutes).
- Add the eggs one at a time along with the vanilla extract; mix until just combined.
- In another bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cooling in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider incorporating citrus zest or experimenting with different extracts. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days.