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French Butter Cake Recipe

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  • Author: Kimberly
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: 8 servings
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: French
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A classic French Butter Cake with a rich, tender crumb and buttery flavor. This simple yet elegant cake is perfect for serving with coffee or tea and can be easily enhanced with a hint of citrus zest for added freshness.

Ingredients

For the Cake:

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1½ cups granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup whole milk

For Topping:

  • Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat and prepare pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan or springform pan to prevent sticking.
  2. Cream butter and sugar: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar together until the mixture is light and fluffy, which should take about 3 to 4 minutes.
  3. Add eggs and vanilla: Incorporate the eggs one at a time into the butter mixture, ensuring each egg is fully blended before adding the next. Stir in the vanilla extract until well combined.
  4. Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening agents.
  5. Mix wet and dry ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the whole milk. Start and finish with the flour mixture to maintain the right batter consistency. Mix gently until just combined to avoid overmixing.
  6. Transfer batter and bake: Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the surface with a spatula. Bake in the preheated oven for 40 to 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean and the top is golden brown.
  7. Cool and finish: Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely. Once cooled, dust with powdered sugar if desired before serving.

Notes

  • This cake is rich, dense, and buttery — ideal alongside coffee or tea.
  • For a citrus twist, add a teaspoon of lemon zest or orange zest to the batter before baking.
  • Ensure not to overmix the batter to keep the cake tender.
  • Use whole milk for best moisture; alternatives may affect texture.

Find it online: https://slsrecipes.com/french-butter-cake-recipe-2/