Description
French Butter Cake is a delightful dessert that captures the essence of French patisserie right in your kitchen. With its rich, buttery flavor and tender crumb, each bite feels like a warm embrace. Perfect for any occasion, from family gatherings to quiet afternoons with tea, this cake is sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
- In a large bowl, cream together softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy (about 5 minutes).
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in vanilla extract.
- Whisk together flour and baking powder in another bowl; gradually mix into wet ingredients until just combined.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted 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: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (70g)
- Calories: 305
- Sugar: 19g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 85mg