French Butter Cake
A rich and moist French Butter Cake with a tender crumb and delicate buttery flavor, perfect for any dessert or teatime treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: French
Ingredients
Scale
- 200g unsalted butter, softened
- 200g granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 200g all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- 2 tbsp milk
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch cake pan.
- Cream the softened butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Mix in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture.
- Add the milk and stir until the batter is smooth.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 35–40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.
Notes
For an extra touch, serve the cake with a dusting of powdered sugar or a side of fresh berries and whipped cream.
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