Description
French Butter Cake is a delightful dessert that envelops your senses with its rich, buttery flavor and tender crumb. This easy-to-make cake captures the essence of French baking, perfect for any occasion. Whether enjoyed plain or topped with fresh fruits, each slice offers a melt-in-your-mouth experience that transports you to the charming streets of Paris.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 4 large eggs
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch round cake pan and line the bottom with parchment paper.
- 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, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt; gradually fold into the butter mixture until combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan, smoothing the top as needed.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 100mg