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French Butter Cake Recipe

French Butter Cake Recipe – Indulge in Buttery Bliss

This French Butter Cake Recipe offers a rich and moist experience, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: French
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 1 cup unsalted butter brown butter
  • 1 cup granulated sugar can substitute brown sugar
  • 3 large eggs room temperature
  • 2 cups cake flour can use all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt kosher or table salt
  • 1 cup sour cream or non-dairy sour cream
  • 1/2 cup milk almond or oat milk can be used
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract for best flavor
Optional Topping
  • powdered sugar for dusting
  • whipped cream for serving

Equipment

  • 9-inch round cake pan
  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Saucepan
  • wire rack

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for French Butter Cake Recipe
  1. Brown the Butter: Melt the unsalted butter in a saucepan over medium heat until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes. Cool for 10 minutes.
  2. Mix Ingredients: Whisk cooled brown butter and granulated sugar in a bowl. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well, then vanilla extract.
  3. Combine Dry Ingredients: Sift and fold in cake flour, baking powder, and salt until just incorporated.
  4. Add Dairy: Mix in sour cream and milk until smooth, ensuring a velvety consistency.
  5. Prepare for Baking: Pour batter into a buttered and floured cake pan, sprinkle with extra sugar to create a crust.
  6. Bake: Preheat oven to 350°F and bake for 35-40 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. Cool & Serve: Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then unmold onto a wire rack. Dust with powdered sugar or serve with whipped cream.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 4gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 400IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This cake pairs wonderfully with fresh berries and whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.

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