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French Butter Cake Recipe

Simple French Butter Cake Recipe to Melt in Your Mouth

Delight in this simple French Butter Cake recipe that brings together flavor and ease for a melt-in-your-mouth experience.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 9 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: French
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1 cup granulated sugar can substitute with brown sugar for richer flavor
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter reduce salt if using salted butter
  • 2 large eggs use room temperature eggs for optimal mixing
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract opt for pure vanilla extract for best taste
  • 1 1/2 cups cake flour all-purpose flour works but will be denser
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt essential for enhancing flavor
  • 1/2 cup sour cream Greek yogurt can be a great substitute

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Hand mixer
  • baking dish
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x9-inch baking dish with butter or non-stick spray.
  2. In a large bowl, mix together 1 cup sugar and 1/2 cup melted butter until light and airy.
  3. Add 2 room-temperature eggs one at a time and stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
  4. Sift together 1 1/2 cups cake flour, 2 teaspoons baking powder, and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a separate bowl, then gradually mix into the wet ingredients.
  5. Fold in 1/2 cup sour cream until smoothly incorporated.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish, smoothing the top and sprinkle 2 tablespoons of granulated sugar on top.
  7. Bake for 30–35 minutes, checking for doneness with a toothpick.
  8. Let the cake cool in the dish for about 5–10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 80mgSugar: 15gVitamin A: 400IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Avoid overmixing to keep the cake light and airy. Use room temperature ingredients for better mixing.

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