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French Butter Cake

Irresistible French Butter Cake: Easy, Buttery Bliss

This French Butter Cake is a simple yet decadent dessert that melts in your mouth, perfect for any gathering.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: French
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter softened
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 3 large Eggs room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons Pure Vanilla Extract
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 2 teaspoons Baking Powder fresh
  • 1 teaspoon Salt kosher or sea
  • 1 cup Whole Milk or Heavy Cream heavy cream for denser texture

Equipment

  • 9-inch round cake pan
  • electric mixer
  • Mixing bowl
  • Spatula
  • Whisk

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for French Butter Cake
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9-inch round cake pan.
  2. Cream softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add room-temperature eggs one by one, mixing until smooth.
  4. Mix in pure vanilla extract.
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
  6. Gradually fold dry ingredients into the butter mixture.
  7. Stir in whole milk or heavy cream until just combined.
  8. Pour batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
  9. Bake for 40-50 minutes, or until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
  10. Let the cake cool in the pan before inverting onto a wire rack.
  11. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 4gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 100mgSugar: 20gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for best results. Store covered at room temperature for up to 3 days.

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