French Butter Cake
Indulge in the comforting delight of our French Butter Cake, a timeless recipe that transforms your kitchen into a cozy café. With its rich buttery flavor and tender crumb, this cake is perfect for any occasion—be it a family gathering or a quiet evening treat. The aroma of freshly baked butter and sugar will fill your home, enticing everyone to gather around for a slice. Discover the seven secrets to achieving the perfect texture and taste, making this cake one you’ll want to bake time and again.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 10 slices 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Ingredients
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- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup whole milk or heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch cake pan and line it with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy (about 3–5 minutes).
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in pure vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add to the wet mixture on low speed until just combined.
- Mix in whole milk (or heavy cream) until smooth.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 40–50 minutes or until golden brown; check with a toothpick for doneness.
- Allow to cool in the pan for about 10–15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (90g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 27g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg