Description
Indulge in the delightful simplicity of this French Butter Cake Recipe, a rich and buttery dessert that captures the essence of classic baking. With its tender crumb and melt-in-your-mouth texture, this cake is perfect for any occasion, whether it’s a cozy coffee break or a festive gathering. Made with pantry staples, this easy butter cake can be prepared in just 10 minutes and baked to perfection in about 35 minutes. Share it with family and friends, or savor it all by yourself—either way, the comforting flavors will leave you craving more.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter (2 sticks), melted
- 3 eggs, room temperature
- 2 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups cake flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ⅔ cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×9-inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, mix together the granulated sugar and melted butter until light and airy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, sift together the cake flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add to the wet mixture until just combined.
- Gently fold in the sour cream for moisture.
- Pour batter into the greased dish, sprinkle with additional sugar on top.
- Bake for 30–35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow to cool slightly before slicing and serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider incorporating lemon zest or almond extract into the batter. This cake pairs beautifully with fresh berries or whipped cream for an elegant touch.