Description
French Butter Cake is the epitome of comfort dessert, offering a rich, buttery flavor that melts in your mouth. With its golden crust and fluffy texture, this cake is perfect for any occasion—from casual brunches to elegant dinner parties. The delightful aroma fills your kitchen, making it a joy to bake and share. Whether enjoyed plain or adorned with fresh fruit, this cake is sure to impress everyone at the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs (room temperature)
- 2 cups all-purpose flour (sifted)
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp almond extract (optional)
- ½ tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour an 8-inch round cake pan.
- In a mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture on low speed until just combined.
- Stir in vanilla and almond extracts if using. Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown; check with a toothpick for doneness.
- 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 slice (85g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 90mg