Description
A rich and tender French Butter Cake with a moist crumb and golden top. Made with simple ingredients like butter, eggs, and flour, this classic French dessert is perfect for any occasion. Learn how to make this buttery cake from scratch with easy step-by-step instructions. Ideal for brunch, dessert, or tea time.
Ingredients
1 cup unsalted butter
1 cup granulated sugar
4 large eggs
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
1. Beat the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
2. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing just until combined.
5. Pour the batter into a greased and floured 9-inch cake pan and smooth the top.
6. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 40 to 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
7. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
8. Serve plain, dusted with powdered sugar, or with berries and cream.
Notes
This cake tastes even better the next day.
Use room temperature eggs and butter for best results.
Do not overmix once the flour is added to keep the crumb tender.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 130mg