French Butter Cake Recipe: The Indulgent Slice of Home Baking
A deliciously rich French Butter Cake that brings the comfort of home baking straight to your table.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 80 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- In another bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk and vanilla extract.
- Pour the batter into a greased cake pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider folding in lemon zest.
- Serve with fresh berries for a delightful contrast.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: French Butter Cake, Butter Cake Recipe, Home Baking