Description
French Butter Cake is a heavenly dessert that melts in your mouth, showcasing a rich buttery flavor and a tender crumb. Perfect for any occasion—be it birthdays, tea parties, or simply indulging on a Tuesday—the golden-brown top adds an elegant touch to your dessert table. This easy-to-make cake allows for endless variations, whether enjoyed plain or topped with fresh fruit and whipped cream.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 ¼ cups granulated sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 4 large eggs (room temperature)
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8-inch round cake pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy (3–5 minutes).
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt; gradually incorporate 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 a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow cooling 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: 290
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 90mg