Description
Indulge in the exquisite flavors of this famous French cake, a classic buttery treat that’s perfect for any occasion. This easy-to-make dessert is sure to impress with its rich taste and delicate texture.
Ingredients
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Ingredients:
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 ¼ cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- â…“ cup whole milk
- powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan or line with parchment paper.
- Cream butter and sugar: In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs and vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time, then mix in the vanilla extract.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Mix wet and dry: Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture in two additions, alternating with the milk. Mix until just combined.
- Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 35–40 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool and serve: Let the cake cool in the pan before transferring to a wire rack. Dust with powdered sugar if desired.
Notes
- This classic French-style butter cake is perfect for serving with berries, crème fraîche, or chocolate sauce.
- It can also be used as a base for layered cakes for a more elaborate dessert.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 24 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 23 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 125 mg
