Description
Indulge in the rich, buttery delight of French Butter Cake, a sweet treat that melts in your mouth and transports you to a quaint Parisian bakery with every bite. This cake is light yet decadent, perfect for brunch or dessert, and impressively simple to make. Pair it with coffee or fresh berries for an unforgettable experience. With its golden crust and fluffy center, this French Butter Cake is sure to be a crowd-pleaser at any gathering!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 2 cups all-purpose flour, sifted
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup whole milk
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8-inch round cake pan.
- In a large bowl, cream together softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- In another bowl, sift together flour and baking powder. Gradually fold into the wet ingredients.
- Add milk and vanilla extract; mix gently until just combined.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 90mg