French Butter Cake
Experience the rich, tender crumb of French Butter Cake, a classic dessert made with creamy butter and a hint of vanilla for an irresistibly moist texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 60 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: French
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (225g) unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup (120ml) whole milk
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
- In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk, beginning and ending with the flour mixture. Mix until just combined.
- Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.
Notes
For an added touch, serve with fresh berries or a dusting of powdered sugar. This cake pairs beautifully with a cup of afternoon tea.
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