Decadent French Butter Cake
A delightful French Butter Cake that combines simplicity with sophistication for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup whole milk
Instructions
- Prep your oven and pan by preheating to 350°F (175°C) and greasing and flouring a 9-inch round cake pan.
- Cream the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.
- Add the eggs one by one, mixing well after each addition.
- Incorporate the vanilla extract and mix until smooth.
- Combine the flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl.
- Mix the dry ingredients into the butter mixture, alternating with the milk, starting and ending with the flour.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Serve with powdered sugar, whipped cream, or fresh berries for an elegant touch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: butter cake, French dessert, baking, simple cake, sweet treat