Description
French Butter Cake combines rich, buttery flavor with a soft, tender crumb. This simple yet elegant cake is perfect for any occasion and can be easily customized with various toppings.
Ingredients
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 ½ cups granulated sugar
4 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
½ cup whole milk
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
- Cream the Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy. This should take about 3-5 minutes of mixing.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Mix Dry and Wet Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the whole milk. Start and finish with the flour mixture, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix to keep the cake light and tender.
- Pour Batter: Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan, smoothing the top with a spatula to ensure an even layer.
- Bake the Cake: Place the cake in the preheated oven and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool the Cake: Once baked, remove the cake from the oven. Let it cool in the pan for 15-20 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Decorate: Once cooled, you can serve the cake as is or add your favorite frosting, ganache, or fresh fruit for an extra touch of elegance.
Notes
Storage: Store any leftover cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. If you want to keep it fresh for longer, refrigerate it for up to 5 days.
Freezing: You can freeze the cake for up to 3 months. Wrap it tightly in plastic wrap and place it in a freezer-safe container. Let it thaw at room temperature before serving.
Reheating: Reheat slices of the cake in the microwave for 10-15 seconds for a warm, fresh treat.
Variations: Add lemon or orange zest, mix in fresh berries, or fold in chocolate chips or chopped nuts for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 310 kcal
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
