Description
Indulge in the delightful richness of French Butter Cake—a classic dessert that’s both easy to make and irresistibly delicious. This recipe brings together buttery goodness with a tender crumb, making it perfect for any celebration or a sweet afternoon treat alongside your favorite coffee or tea. With just a few simple ingredients, you’ll create a cake that boasts timeless French flavor and elegance. Whether served plain, dusted with powdered sugar, or topped with fresh berries and whipped cream, this cake is bound to impress your family and friends.
Ingredients
- 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 the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch cake pan and line the bottom with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar for about 3–5 minutes until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in the vanilla extract until fully combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add this mixture into the wet ingredients on low speed until just incorporated.
- Pour in the milk (or heavy cream) and mix until smooth without overbeating.
- Transfer the batter into the prepared pan and smooth out the top.
- Bake for 40–50 minutes until golden brown; check for doneness with a toothpick inserted in the center—it should come out clean.
- Allow cooling in the pan for about 10–15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (80g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Ensure your ingredients are at room temperature for better blending. Don’t overmix after adding flour; this keeps your cake tender. Customize by adding lemon zest or chocolate chips for unique flavors.