Description
Indulge in the delightful simplicity of this French Butter Cake Recipe. Perfectly buttery and moist, this cake is a versatile dessert that shines at any gathering, whether it’s a casual coffee break or a festive celebration. With a tender crumb and rich flavor derived from basic pantry ingredients, this cake is both quick to prepare and easy to customize. Pair it with fresh fruits, whipped cream, or even ice cream for an elevated dessert experience that will leave your friends and family craving more.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter, 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 the granulated sugar and melted butter until light and airy (about 1 minute).
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, sift together cake flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add to the wet mixture until just combined.
- Gently fold in sour cream for added moisture.
- Pour the batter into the prepared dish and sprinkle with additional granulated sugar on top.
- Bake for 30–35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Allow to cool slightly before slicing; serve warm or at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (70g)
- Calories: 295
- Sugar: 19g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 88mg
Keywords: For a gluten-free option, substitute cake flour with a gluten-free flour blend. Enhance flavors by adding lemon or orange zest to the batter. Consider incorporating fresh berries into the batter for extra fruity goodness.